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Which cellular entry mechanism is traditionally used by viruses larger than 100 nanometers?  Group of answer choicesFusion with the plasma membraneClathrin-mediated endocytosisMacropinocytosisDiffusion from endosomes

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Which cellular entry mechanism is traditionally used by viruses larger than 100 nanometers?  Group of answer choicesFusion with the plasma membraneClathrin-mediated endocytosisMacropinocytosisDiffusion from endosomes

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Viruses larger than 100 nanometers traditionally use the cellular entry mechanism known as macropinocytosis. This process involves the engulfment of the virus by the cell, forming a large vesicle known as a macropinosome. The virus can then escape from this vesicle into the cytoplasm of the cell.

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