Viruses are composed of
A) nucleic acids only.
B) proteins only.
C) nucleic acids and proteins.
D) nucleic acids, proteins, and organelles.
E) nucleic acids and proteins, although a few also have organelles.

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Viruses are composed of nucleic acids (either DNA or RNA) and proteins. Some viruses also have lipid envelopes, but they do not have organelles as they are not living organisms.

Viruses Are Composed of