Understanding the steps in a viral infection of a host cell are important in the design of effective antiviral antimicrobial agents. What are these steps? (Select all that apply)

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All the options listed are steps involved in the viral infection process of a host cell. A) Fusion of the viral envelope with the host cell membrane allows the virus to enter the cell. B) Capsid uncoating releases the viral nucleic acid into the host cell, which is crucial for the next steps of infection. C) The initial attachment of the virus to the host cell is mediated by the interaction between viral surface proteins (adhesins) and specific receptors on the host cell surface. D) Expression of viral genetic information is essential for the production of new viral genomes and proteins, leading to the assembly of new virus particles.

Understanding the Steps in a Viral Infection of a Host