Viral genomes vary greatly in size and may include from four genes to several hundred genes. Which of the following viral features is most apt to correlate with the size of the genome?
A) size of the viral capsomeres
B) RNA versus DNA genome
C) double- versus single-strand genomes
D) size and shape of the capsid
E) glycoproteins of the envelope

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The size and shape of the capsid are most likely to correlate with the size of the genome because the capsid must be large enough to encase the entire genome. A larger genome would necessitate a larger or differently shaped capsid to accommodate it.

Viral Genomes Vary Greatly in Size and May Include from Four