The protein coat of a virus/is known as |
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a) |
Nucleoid |
b) |
Capsid |
c) |
Capsomere |
d) |
Outer envelope |
The protein coat of a virus/is known as |
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a) |
Nucleoid |
b) |
Capsid |
c) |
Capsomere |
d) |
Outer envelope |
(b)
Capsid is the protein coat that surrounds the central portion of nucleoid and enzymes. The capsid consists of a specific number and arrangement of small subunits called capsomeres. These capsomeres possess antigenic properties