Why Do Viruses Only Infect Specific Types of Cells

Multiple Choice

Why do viruses only infect specific types of cells?

A) Viruses infect the first cells they encounter.
B) If a host cell is weakened, viruses have an easier time infecting it.
C) The host cells have the correct surface receptor that the virus can fit into.
D) Viruses only attack epithelial cells, such as the cells lining the lungs.
E) The initial choice is random but once a cell type is chosen it becomes the preferred host.