Enveloped viruses
A) never use spikes for attachment to host cells.
B) have a lipid bilayer membrane containing various proteins.
C) are surrounded by an additional layer of carbohydrate.
D) surround the boundary of a host cell.
E) are difficult to destroy using detergents.

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Enveloped viruses have a lipid bilayer membrane that contains various proteins, making them different from non-enveloped viruses. They use spikes for attachment to host cells that are embedded in their lipid envelope. They are also susceptible to detergents that can damage their lipid membrane. There is no additional layer of carbohydrate surrounding the envelopes of enveloped viruses.

Enveloped Viruses