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Biology Question on Structure of DNA and RNA

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Viruses consist of a core of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat, called capsid.
Statement II: In Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) there is an additional external envelop or membrane made of lipids and proteins.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

B

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

C

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

D

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is (A) : Both Statement I and Statement II are true.