AP BIOLOGY

THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE

THE GENETICS OF VIRUSES AND BACTERIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Viruses
A
have many cells
B
are misfolded proteins
C
are a protein coat around genetic material
D
endospores
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Viruses have a protein coat called capsid, that encloses their genetic material.

Detailed explanation-2: -The outer protein coat of a virus is known as the capsid. It consists of several oligomeric structural subunits made of a protein called protomers which cover the nucleic acid which is present in the virus and protects it when virus inserts itself into the host.

Detailed explanation-3: -A virus is a nucleoprotein which consists of the DNA or RNA as genetic material and protein coat called capsid.

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