Question
Biology Question on biological classification
Virus envelope is known as
A
Capsid
B
Core
C
Virion
D
Nucleoprotein
Answer
Capsid
Explanation
Solution
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.