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Spikes are glycoprotein projections found on the surface of some viruses. They play a crucial role in the virus's ability to attach and enter host cells.
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Envelope: A lipid bilayer surrounding some viruses, derived from the host cell membrane.
Capsid: The protein shell that encases the viral genome.
Receptor Binding Domain (RBD): The part of a spike protein that specifically binds to a receptor on the host cell.