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The protein coat of virus is called...

The protein coat of virus is called

A

Capsid

B

Cosmid

C

Capsomere

D

Chromophore

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A capsid is the protein shell of a virus. It consists of several oligomeric structural subunits made of protein called protomere. The capsid encloses the genetic material of virus.
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