If a newly synthesized enveloped virus lacks matrix proteins during assembly, which consequence follows during its release?

💡 Explanation

Matrix proteins facilitate the interaction between the viral capsid and the envelope glycoproteins during the budding process of viral release. Without matrix proteins, this interaction is disrupted, because proper budding and release cannot occur. Therefore, the correct answer is impaired budding, rather than altered transcription or capsid formation.

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