Which of the following is primarily responsible for the shape of a virion?
A) the source of the envelope
B) the specific host protein the virus targets
C) the number of segments of the viral genome
D) the capsid
E) the type of nucleic acid

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The capsid, which is the protein shell of a virus, is primarily responsible for the shape of a virion. It encases the viral genome and determines the overall structure of the virus.

Which of the Following Is Primarily Responsible for the Shape