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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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