What happens to the virus protein coat when a bacterial cell is infected?
A) It enters the host cell with the viral genome.
B) It remains on the outside of the host cell.
C) It enters the host cell separately from the viral genome.
D) It is released to attach to and inject another host cell.
E) It becomes part of the host cell membrane.

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When a virus infects a bacterial cell, the protein coat (also known as the capsid) typically remains on the outside of the host cell. The viral genome is what enters the cell to initiate infection, while the capsid does not accompany the genetic material inside.

What Happens to the Virus Protein Coat When a Bacterial