The Protein Coat That Surrounds the Nucleic Acid of a Virion

question 15

Multiple Choice

The protein coat that surrounds the nucleic acid of a virion is called a

• A)capsomere.
• B)capsid.
• C)capsule.
• D)nucleocapsid.

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Definitions:

Synapse

The junction between nerve cells where neurotransmitters are released, allowing signals to pass from one neuron to another.

Spinal Cord

A vital part of the central nervous system, the spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain and is encased within the vertebral column, responsible for sending messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

Hormones

Biological molecules produced by glands that regulate bodily functions and behavior by traveling through the bloodstream to target organs.

Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit information throughout the body and brain, serving as the building blocks of the nervous system.