[Campbell Biology P.40] According to the text, what are the primary components that define ... | Practice Question

According to the text, what are the primary components that define a virus?

  • A: A nucleic acid and a protein coat.
  • B: A cell wall and genetic material.
  • C: An outer membrane and cytoplasm.
  • D: Ribosomes and a nucleus.

Explanation

Concept 19.1 states that 'A virus consists of a nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat.'