Questions and Answers
Which type of nucleic acid is found in the genome of a virus?
Either RNA or DNA
What is the primary function of the capsid in a virus?
To surround and protect the genome
In which type of symmetry is the nucleocapsid found in adenovirus?
Icosahedral
Which viruses are surrounded by a lipid membrane known as an envelope?
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What is the metabolic characteristic of viruses?
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