CORONAVIRUS Cell Entry and RNA Delivery

SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus particle lands on a cell surface and bonds with ACE2 receptors
(purple tree-like objects). The virus particle is engulfed by the cell in a process called endocytosis. The viral RNA (yellow string) is spewed into the cell, where it will direct the production of new virus particles. With thanks to Ed Rybicki.
UHD 4K.

D614G with closely packed spikes.