Rhinoviruses are positive sense RNA. non-enveloped viruses that only attack specific types of human cells in the upper respiratory tract. Please explain: a. What is the most likely reason as to why this virus cannot enter all human cells? Please discuss and support your answer. b. Once a cell has been penetrated by the virus, please describe the major steps of replication for the naked, positive sense RNA virus. Remember to include the locations of these steps.
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