How does the SARS-CoV-2 virus attach itself to specific receptors on the target host cell?
A) The virus uses the envelope to attach itself to the host cell receptors.
B) The virus uses S proteins to attach itself to the host cell receptors.
C) The virus uses E proteins to attach itself to the host cell receptors.
D) The virus uses M proteins to attach itself to the host cell receptors.
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