A specific animal virus has the ability to attach to and enter almost any animal host cell.

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Most viruses have a limited range of host cells they can invade and infect. They need specific receptors on the surface of the host cell to attach to and gain entry. This limits the range of organisms that the virus can infect. There may be some exceptions, but in general, viruses are highly specific in their target host cells.

A Specific Animal Virus Has the Ability to Attach to and Enter