Viral envelopes can best be analyzed with which of the following techniques?
A) transmission electron microscopy
B) antibodies against specific proteins not found in the host membranes
C) staining and visualization with the light microscope
D) use of plaque assays for quantitative measurement of viral titer
E) immunofluorescent tagging of capsid proteins

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Antibodies against specific proteins not found in the host membranes can differentiate viral envelopes from host membranes and allow for specific analysis. Transmission electron microscopy and staining can also be used to visualize viral envelopes, but do not specifically differentiate them from host membranes. Plaque assays and immunofluorescent tagging are not relevant for analyzing viral envelopes.

Viral Envelopes Can Best Be Analyzed with Which of the Following