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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