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Protein

Explanation:

  • The protein-covered coat that surrounds the genetic material of a virus is called a capsid.
  • There are mainly three structural shapes of a capsid :
  1. Icosahedral
  2. Prolate
  3. Helical
  • The functions of capsid includes:
  1. Protection of viral genome i.e., either DNA or RNA from dissolution.
  2. Helps in penetration of virus in host cells.

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