NEETBiologyBiological ClassificationMCQ+4 / −1
Virus envelope is known as
- Acapsid
- Bvirion
- Cnucleoprotein
- Dcore.
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Correct answer: A
The nucleic acid of a virus is surrounded by a protein coat called the capsid. The capsid is composed of protein subunits called capsomeres. In some viruses, the capsid is covered by an envelope, which usually consists of some combination of lipids, proteins and carbohydrates.
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