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A typical virus is made up of 2 parts. Check all that apply.

A) Golgi Body
B) Nuclear envelope
C) Nucleic Acid
D) Capsid

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Answer:

C) Nucleic Acid

D) Capsid

Step-by-step explanation:

A virus is structure that is dependent on a living host to replicate itself. Viruses are majorly pathogenic in nature and have a structure that is made up of two parts namely: nucleic acid and capsid.

The nucleic acid, which can either be RNA or DNA holds the genetic information of the virus while the capsid is a protein coat that enclosed and protects the virus' genetic material. The capsid is also used during the infection life cycle of a virus where it helps the virus to attach to receptor cells on the host's cell membrane.

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