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What is the function of capsid of virus?

a
It protects the nucleic acid.
b
It induces the change the in the expression of genes of host during viral replication
c
It acts as autocatalyst for the formation of viral proteins in the host cell.
d
It helps the virus to replicate outside the host body.

detailed solution

Correct option is A

The protein coat of the virus is called capsid made of small subunits called capsomeres, protects the nucleic acid.

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