Biology 2010 Student Edition

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ISBN 10: 9780133669510
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Chapter 20, Viruses and Prokaryotes - Assessment - 20.1 Viruses - Understand Key Concepts/Think Critically - Page 596: 2

Answer

c. Capsid

Work Step by Step

Capsid is the outer shell consisting of proteins; it acts as a protective cover for genetic material.
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