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Identify the structures a virus can contain. Check all that apply.
nucleic acid
ribosomes
cell membrane
capsid
envelope biology AP
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Correct choices: nucleic acid, capsid, envelope.
- Nucleic acid: yes — viruses carry either DNA or RNA (single- or double-stranded) as their genetic material.
- Capsid: yes — a protein coat that surrounds and protects the viral genome.
- Envelope: sometimes — some viruses acquire a lipid envelope (derived from a host cell membrane) surrounding the capsid.
Not present:
- Ribosomes: no — viruses lack ribosomes and rely on host-cell ribosomes for protein synthesis.
- Cell membrane: no — viruses do not have a true cell membrane; enveloped viruses have a lipid envelope derived from a host membrane, but it is not a cellular membrane of the virus itself.
- Nucleic acid: yes — viruses carry either DNA or RNA (single- or double-stranded) as their genetic material.
- Capsid: yes — a protein coat that surrounds and protects the viral genome.
- Envelope: sometimes — some viruses acquire a lipid envelope (derived from a host cell membrane) surrounding the capsid.
Not present:
- Ribosomes: no — viruses lack ribosomes and rely on host-cell ribosomes for protein synthesis.
- Cell membrane: no — viruses do not have a true cell membrane; enveloped viruses have a lipid envelope derived from a host membrane, but it is not a cellular membrane of the virus itself.
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