In an enveloped virus,the part of the virus including the nucleic acid genome and the surrounding protein coat but not the envelope is called the

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The nucleocapsid refers to the part of the virus that includes the genetic material (nucleic acid genome) and the protein coat (capsid) that surrounds it. In enveloped viruses, there is an additional outer lipid membrane layer (envelope), but this is not considered part of the nucleocapsid. Therefore, option B is the correct answer as it specifically refers to the nucleic acid genome and its protein coat. Option A (capsid) is incorrect because it only refers to the protein coat, not the nucleic acid genome. Option C (matrix) is incorrect because it refers to a layer between the nucleocapsid and envelope in some enveloped viruses, but not all viruses have this layer. Option D (virion) is incorrect because it is a general term used to describe a single virus particle, but it does not specify which parts of the virus are included.

In an Enveloped Virus,the Part of the Virus Including the Nucleic