Biology · Microbiology
Consider the following statements regarding enveloped and non-enveloped viruses: Statement I: Viruses possessing an external lipid envelope are generally more vulnerable to disruption by detergents compared to viruses lacking such an envelope. Statement II: The outer covering of enveloped viruses is derived from host cell membranes and is composed largely of lipids, unlike non-enveloped viruses which lack this feature. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II correctly explains Statement I✓
- 2Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I
- 3Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
- 4Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II i s correct
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Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II correctly explains Statement I
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