Intracellular parasites that consist of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat and sometimes by a lipoprotein envelope are called:
A) viruses.
B) bacteria.
C) fungi.
D) protozoa.

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Intracellular parasites consisting of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat and sometimes a lipoprotein envelope are characteristic of viruses. Bacteria are free-living organisms that contain both DNA and RNA and are not considered intracellular parasites. Fungi and protozoa are eukaryotic organisms that are not usually considered intracellular parasites.

Intracellular Parasites That Consist of DNA or RNA Surrounded by a Protein