Question

What is meant by close to 75% of all viruses is contracted through friendly means?

Answer 1

Viruses are often contracted through friendly means, such as direct contact, indirect contact, or vector transmission. Cell-surface receptors on host cells also play a role in virus binding and infection.

Step-by-step explanation:

Close to 75% of all viruses are contracted through friendly means.

Viruses often bind to cell-surface receptors on the host cell. Chemical differences in the cell-surface receptors among hosts mean that a virus that infects a specific species (for example, humans) often cannot infect another species (for example, chickens).

Direct contact, indirect contact with fomites, or transmission through a vector, such as mosquitoes or ticks, are common ways in which viruses are transmitted.

Answer 2

Answer: This means that even though we believe the information is coming from a trusted source, it could still contract a virus due to someone else hacking it or the original sending not being aware of the virus.

Explanation: Just because information comes from a trusted/friendly source does not mean the information is clear of potential threats. Viruses are able to hide in information and the sending may not be aware that the virus is hiding in the information.