A particle of nucleic acid wrapped in a protein coat is recognized as a:
Correct answer: C. Virus
- A. Cell
- B. Bacterium
- C. Virus
- D. Prion
Explanation
Answer is "Virus"Explanation: Viruses are actually particles of nucleoproteins i.e. a nucleic acid core (DNA or RNA) have been coated in a protein coat called capsid.
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