The infection of an animal cell by an RNA virus with an envelope is shown in this figure. In this viral infection, the RNA genome serves as a template for mRNA synthesis. This is the pattern of infection for COVID-19, Ebola, influenza, measles, mumps, and rabies. Label this figure and summarize the eight steps of infection as indicated by the label lines.
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The eight steps of infection as indicated by the label lines are as follows:
1. Attachment: The virus attaches to the host cell membrane.
2. Entry: The virus enters the host cell.
3. Uncoating: The viral envelope is removed, releasing the viral RNA.
4. Replication: The viral RNA serves as a template for the synthesis of viral mRNA.
5. Translation: The viral mRNA is translated into viral proteins.
6. Assembly: The viral proteins and RNA come together to form new viral particles.
7. Budding: The new viral particles bud off from the host cell membrane.
8. Release: The newly formed viral particles are released and can infect other cells.