Answer:
The correct answer is : * Membrane carbohydrates function primarily in cell-cell recognition.
Explanation:
The carbohydrates (poly or oligosaccharides) associated with the plasma membrane, are covalently bound to it (to proteins or lipids). They are found in the outer part of the plasma membrane forming the glycocalix. Its main functions are:
-Cell recognition
-Support to the membrane.
the argument that the researcher supports in this statement is that the Viruses are nonliving
Answer : Option C
<u>Explanation:</u>
Viruses are organic structures and they are often termed as "organisms at the end of life". Virus is not considered a living as it does not have a biological machinery to replicate.It is a parasite and it needs a host to replicate.
The virus tries its entry through the wounds, respiratory tracts and by passing through insects.
The complete virus particle is known as virion which consists of a nucleic acid surrounded by a capsid, Virus first attach themselves to a host through their surface.
