Most viruses form a capsid around their nucleic acid core.This capsid is composed of a(n)
A)protein.
B)monosaccharide.
C)antigen.
D)glycoprotein.
E)lipoprotein.

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Most viruses are composed of a capsid made of protein that surrounds the nucleic acid core. This capsid protects the viral genome and assists in attachment to host cells. Monosaccharides, antigens, glycoproteins, and lipoproteins may also be present in the viral envelope or on the surface of the capsid, but they do not make up the majority of the capsid structure.

Most Viruses Form a Capsid Around Their Nucleic Acid Core