Capsid, the protective coat of a virus is made up of _ subunits known as capsomers.
Correct answer: B. Protein
- A. Lipid
- B. Protein
- C. RNA
- D. DNA
Explanation
Option B is correct.Chemically, a virion is made up core of genetic material: either DNA or RNA surrounded by a protective coat called a capsid which is made up of protein.Capsid of viruses is made up of protein subunits known as capsomeres. Number of capsomeres is characteristic of a particular virus. The capsid is not made up of lipids, RNA and DNA both.
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