DNA covering material in a virus is called as________________?
Correct answer: B. Capsid
- A. Capsomere
- B. Capsid
- C. Nucleocapsid
- D. Envelope
Explanation
The capsid is the protein coat surrounding viral nucleic acid. Capsomeres are its individual protein subunits, while a nucleocapsid includes both the capsid and the enclosed nucleic acid.
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