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Multiple Choice
The ____________ step in the process of animal virus infections involves releasing the viral DNA from its surrounding protein coat into the host cell's cytoplasm.
A
Entry.
B
Uncoating.
C
Release.
D
Attachment.
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Understand the stages of viral infection: Attachment, Entry, Uncoating, Biosynthesis, Maturation, and Release.
Identify that the problem is asking about the step where the viral DNA is released from its protein coat.
Recall that 'Uncoating' is the process where the viral nucleic acid is released from the capsid into the host cell's cytoplasm.
Differentiate 'Uncoating' from other stages: 'Attachment' is when the virus binds to the host cell, 'Entry' is when the virus enters the host cell, and 'Release' is when new viral particles exit the host cell.
Conclude that the step described in the problem, where the viral DNA is released into the host cell's cytoplasm, is 'Uncoating'.