What is the first step in creating a lewis structure for a molecule?

a. counting the number of lone pairs of electrons
b. counting the number of electron orbitals
c. counting the number of single bonds
d. counting the number of valence electrons

Viruses can be transmitted through air, water, food, insect bites, and direct skin contact. once a virus gains entry into the body, it invades a host cell in order to? a. synthesize antibodies for defense b. deactivate the host cell's defenses c. access cell processes for reproduction d. metabolize host proteins and grow