LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

SIGNALLING IMMUNOLOGY CANCER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which best describes the basic structure of a virus?
A
nucleic acid strand surrounded by a protein coat
B
a tail surrounded by a protein coat
C
a tail surrounded by a carbohydrate coat
D
nucleic acid strand surrounded by a carbohydrate coat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Helical Capsid Structure. Each virus possesses a protein capsid to protect its nucleic acid genome from the harsh environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Describe the general structure of a virus. Nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat called a capsid.

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