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When a virus encounters a host cell, there are several stages that result in the virus reproducing. What is the first stage of a viral infection? Select one:a.The virus injects its nucleic acid into the host cell.b.The virus releases its nucleic acid before making contact with the host cell.c.The virus immediately begins replication of the viral nucleic acid.d.The virus attaches to a host cell receptor site using a protein.

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When a virus encounters a host cell, there are several stages that result in the virus reproducing. What is the first stage of a viral infection? Select one:a.The virus injects its nucleic acid into the host cell.b.The virus releases its nucleic acid before making contact with the host cell.c.The virus immediately begins replication of the viral nucleic acid.d.The virus attaches to a host cell receptor site using a protein.

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The first stage of a viral infection is d. The virus attaches to a host cell receptor site using a protein.

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