PATHOLOGY MCQ
IMMUNE RESPONSE
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Question
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Which best describes the basic structure of a virus?
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nucleic acid strand surrounded by a protein coat
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a tail surrounded by a protein coat
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a tail surrounded by a carbohydrate coat
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nucleic acid strand surrounded by a carbohydrate coat
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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: -In the simpler viruses the virion consists of a single molecule of nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat, the capsid; the capsid and its enclosed nucleic acid together constitute the nucleocapsid.
Detailed explanation-3: -Describe the general structure of a virus. Nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat called a capsid.
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