The virus envelope is known as:
Correct answer: A. Capsid
- A. Capsid
- B. Virion
- C. Nucleoprotein
- D. Core
Explanation
The capsid is the protein coat that surrounds the genetic material (either DNA or RNA) of a virus. It protects the genetic material and helps the virus attach to and enter host cells. As it is outer covering in most viruses so it is the correct answer.
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