In the Measles virus , the envelope contains protein projections known as spikes.These proteins are
A
Acylated
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B
Methylated
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C
Glycosylated
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D
Carboxylated
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Solution
The correct option is C Glycosylated In the Measles virus, the envelope contains protein projections known as spikes. The spike protein is also known as S spike. These proteins are highly glycosylated. They contain about 21 to 35 N-glycosylation sites. They help in the binding of the virus with the host cell during the replication process.