Multiple choice

The capsid, the outer cover of virus consists of identical structures called _____.

  1. Cask

  2. Capsomeres

  3. Cavity

  4. Covert

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The capsid of a virus is made up of repeating protein subunits called capsomeres. These subunits assemble to form the protective shell around the viral genome.