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Viruses that infect animals tend to be enveloped viruses. Identify the answer choice that best describes the structure of these viruses.(1 point)
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a nucleic acid genome surrounded by an outer protein coat called a capsid
a nucleic acid genome surrounded by an outer protein coat called a capsid

a nucleic acid genome surrounded by a lipid membrane inside a capsid
a nucleic acid genome surrounded by a lipid membrane inside a capsid

a nucleic acid genome surrounded by a capsid encased in a lipid membrane
a nucleic acid genome surrounded by a capsid encased in a lipid membrane

a capsid core surrounded by a lipid membrane with nucleic acid genome spikes
a capsid core surrounded by a lipid membrane with nucleic acid genome spikes

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a nucleic acid genome surrounded by a capsid encased in a lipid membrane

Explanation: Enveloped animal viruses have their nucleic acid inside a protein capsid, and that capsid is surrounded by a host-derived lipid envelope studded with viral glycoprotein spikes.