If a viral host cell has a mutation that interferes with the addition of carbohydrates to proteins in the Golgi, which of the following could likely result?
A) The viral envelope proteins will not be glycosylated and may not arrive at the host plasma membrane.
B) The viral core proteins will not be glycosylated and may not arrive at the host plasma membrane.
C) The viral capsid proteins will not be glycosylated and may not arrive at the host plasma membrane.
D) None of the above will happen.

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If the Golgi is unable to add carbohydrates to proteins, the viral envelope proteins will not be glycosylated and therefore, may not arrive at the host plasma membrane. This could lead to a non-functional virus that is unable to infect other cells. The core and capsid proteins are located within the viral particle and do not need to be glycosylated for proper assembly and function.

If a Viral Host Cell Has a Mutation That Interferes