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Which part of the virus houses the nucleic acid?

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Capsid

Step-by-step explanation:

Capsid - The capsid is the protein shell that encloses the nucleic acid; with its enclosed nucleic acid, it is called the nucleocapsid. This shell is composed of protein organized in subunits known as capsomers.

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Answer: nucleic acid in a virus is enclosed in a capsid.

Explanation: Capsids are made up of protein subunits called protomeres. some viruses have a membrane also known as an envelope that surrounds the capsid and some do not.

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