The virion of the chlorovirus PBCV-1 has a spike located at one of the 12 pentameric vertices.Which of the following describes the function of this spike?
A) It represents the point in the capsid where the DNA is packaged into the virion.
B) It attaches to the host cell and initiates entry of the virion.
C) It contains enzymes at its outer tip that degrade the cell wall of the host.
D) It is an important intermediate in the assembly of the capsid.
E) It is the point of attachment between the internal lipid envelope and the outer capsid.
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