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What are the main components that all viruses have

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1) a nucleic acid genome and 2) a protein capsid that covers the genome. Together this is called the nucleocapsid. In addition, many animal viruses contain a 3) lipid envelope. The entire intact virus is called the virion. They can vary.
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The main components that all viruses have are :
- Genetic material
Which consist of DNA and MRNA for their reproduction

- Caspids protein
Which is very important for their viral gene expressions

hope this helps

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