Identify the response below that correctly identifies the basic structure of a virus.(1 point)

Responses

a membrane-bound particle containing protein and nucleic acid
a membrane-bound particle containing protein and nucleic acid

a nucleic acid shell covering the genetic material that is made of protein
a nucleic acid shell covering the genetic material that is made of protein

a protein coat called a capsid surrounding nucleic acid genetic material
a protein coat called a capsid surrounding nucleic acid genetic material

a typical cellular structure with a membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus

1 answer

The response that correctly identifies the basic structure of a virus is:

a protein coat called a capsid surrounding nucleic acid genetic material.