Which of the following statements about viral spikes is FALSE?
A)They are composed of carbohydrate-protein complexes.
B)They are used for attachment.
C)They may cause hemagglutination.
D)They bind to receptors on the host cell surface.
E)They are found only on nonenveloped viruses.

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This statement is false as viral spikes are found on both enveloped and nonenveloped viruses. Enveloped viruses have spikes on their outer envelope while nonenveloped viruses have spikes on their capsid.

Which of the Following Statements About Viral Spikes Is FALSE