The Coat Protein of Cucumber Mosaic Virus Contains a Negatively

Multiple Choice

The coat protein of cucumber mosaic virus contains a negatively charged domain localized on the internal side of the capsid.Which of the following describes the purpose of this domain?

A) It maintains the structure of the capsid.
B) It associates with the positive charge of the viral RNA.
C) It is involved in release of the viral genome into the host cell.
D) It interacts with the host cell receptor.
E) It is involved in movement of the capsid across the plant cell wall.