Q. The protein coat of a virus/is known as
A) Nucleoid
B) Capsid
C) Capsomere
D) Outer envelope
Explanation
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
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