D) polyhedral The first step in viral infection is the recognition between the virus and the host cell. Which öf the following statements best describes how that occurs? A) The viral genome matches the host cell genome. B) Surface proteins on the virus are recognized by receptor proteins found in the plasma membrane of the host cell. C) The viral genome is recognized by the capsid that surrounds the host cell genome. D) The envelope on the virus is recognized by the host cell genome.

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