A Layer of Membrane Outside the Protein Coat of Some

question 15

Multiple Choice

A layer of membrane outside the protein coat of some viruses is called a(n)

• A) capsid.
• B) protein coat.
• C) envelope.
• D) capsomere.
• E) plasmid.

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Definitions:

Clutch Size

The total number of eggs laid or young born by a female bird, reptile, or similar animal at one time.

Extinction

The end of an organism or of a group of organisms, usually a species.

Migration Routes

The paths or directions taken by animals or people as they move from one location to another, often seasonally or cyclically.

Evolutionary Potential

The capacity of a species or a population to adapt and evolve over time in response to environmental changes, genetic variability, and selection pressures.