What is not reproduced when a virus invades a host cell?
the virus’s proteins
the virus’s genetic material
more host cells
more viruses
more host cells
When a virus invades a host cell, the virus's proteins and genetic material are reproduced, but the host cells and more viruses are not reproduced.
When a virus invades a host cell, it hijacks the cell's machinery to reproduce itself. However, not all components of the virus are reproduced in this process. Among the options provided, the virus's genetic material and proteins are actually reproduced during the viral replication cycle. The virus's genetic material contains the instructions needed to produce new copies of the virus, while the virus's proteins are synthesized to form the structural components of the newly formed viruses.
On the other hand, the option "more host cells" is not reproduced when a virus invades a host cell. Once the virus enters a host cell, its primary goal is to replicate itself, not to generate more host cells. While some viruses can cause damage to host cells during replication, the focus is typically on producing more of the virus, rather than creating new host cells.
Similarly, the option "more viruses" is not completely accurate. While the virus does reproduce to create new viruses, it is not accurate to say that the entire virus is reproduced. Rather, only certain components of the virus, such as its genetic material and proteins, are replicated to create new virus particles.
In summary, when a virus invades a host cell, the virus's genetic material and proteins are reproduced, while more host cells are not reproduced, and only specific components of the virus contribute to the production of more viruses.