What are viruses without a nuclear envelope called?
Correct answer: B. Naked virus
- A. Icosahedral virus
- B. Naked virus
- C. Enveloped virus
- D. Bilayer virus
Explanation
Naked virus (non-enveloped): Lacks a lipid envelope; only has a protein capsid around its genetic material. This is the term for viruses without an envelope.Icosahedral virus: Refers to capsid shape (20-sided), not envelope presence.Enveloped virus: Has a lipid envelope derived from the host membrane.Bilayer virus: Not a standard term; viral envelopes are lipid bilayers.
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