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In the Measles virus , the envelope contains protein projections known as spikes.These proteins are

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Acylated
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Methylated
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Glycosylated
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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.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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