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What does it mean for a virus to "infect" a cell?
The virus lands on the outside of the cell and remains there until the cell produces more viruses.
The virus lands on the outside of the cell and eats proteins on the surface of the cell.
O The virus lands on the outside of the cell and injects its genetic material into the cell.
The virus lands on the outside of the cell and injects its proteins into the cell.

Answer 1

for a virus to infect a cell, it means to spread. when it spreads, it overtakes what should be a healthy functioning cell and pollutes it.