Supramolecular complexes of nucleic acid encapsulated in a protein coat, and in some instances, surrounded by a membrane envelope are called:

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Supramolecular complexes of nucleic acid encapsulated in a protein coat, and in some instances, surrounded by a membrane envelope are called viruses. Plasmids are circular DNA molecules found in some bacteria, but they do not have a protein coat or membrane envelope. Nucleosomes are complexes of DNA and histone proteins found inside the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. Ribosomes are molecular complexes that synthesize proteins, but they are not made up of nucleic acids encapsulated in a protein coat.

Supramolecular Complexes of Nucleic Acid Encapsulated in a Protein Coat