The influenza virus is typical of many animal viruses in that is has an envelope composed of lipids and glycoproteins.Which of the following statements about the envelope is ACCURATE?

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The envelope of the influenza virus is obtained from the host cell when the virus buds from the plasma membrane. The envelope contains embedded glycoproteins that play a key role in binding to the host cell and allowing the virus to enter the cell. The genes for the envelope glycoproteins are encoded by the viral genome, not the host genome. The envelope is located outside the capsid, forming a protective layer around the viral genetic material. Integrase is a viral enzyme that plays a role in integrating the viral genome into the host cell's DNA, but it is not involved in forming the envelope.

The Influenza Virus Is Typical of Many Animal Viruses in That