Question

Which structure has the least effect on the ability of a virus to infect and replicate in a host cell?

A.)envelope
B.)capsid
C.)DNA
D.)ribosome

Answer 1

The correct answer is capsid because of the following reasons:

It is regarded as the shell covering of the virus.

Capsid is entirely made of protein.

The units of protein comprising the shell are also called Protomers.

Presence of 3D subunit with similar appearance are called capsomeres.

Sometimes they are made of protein and some times not.