Which Structure of a Virion Protects It from Degradation and Enables

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which structure of a virion protects it from degradation and enables it to be transmitted outside the host?

• A) capsule
• B) capsid
• C) envelope
• D) nucleus
• E) spikes

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Definitions:

Callable Bonds

Bonds that can be redeemed by the issuer prior to their maturity date, often at a premium price.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or the stock value stated in the corporate charter, which is often a nominal amount.

Call Premium

The extra amount over the par value that a buyer must pay to purchase a call option, which gives the right, but not the obligation, to buy an asset at a specified price.

Zero-Coupon Bond

A type of bond that is sold at a discount to its face value, pays no interest (coupon), and is redeemed at its face value at maturity.