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Virus envelope is known as

capsid

virion

nucleoprotein

core.

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Explanation of the Correct Answer 1. Introduction to Viruses Viruses are tiny infectious agents made up of genetic material (DNA or RNA) enclosed within a protective protein coat. Unlike living cells, viruses are not capable of independent metabolism or reproduction. They must infect a host cell to reproduce. 2. Protective Coat: The Capsid The immediate layer surrounding the viral genetic material is called the capsid. The capsid is composed of protein subunits called capsomeres. Its main function is to protect the nucleic acid from damage and aid in the delivery of the genetic material into the host cell. 3. Viral Envelope vs. Capsid Some viruses possess an additional outer envelope made up of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates. This envelope is derived partly from the host cell membrane but also contains viral proteins. However, in many basic descriptions, when referring to the immediate protective covering of a virus, we use the term capsid. Thus, in the context of this question, the term for the virus’s main covering is the capsid. 4. Conclusion Although certain viruses have an external envelope, the essential and universal protective covering that encloses the viral genome is known as the capsid. Hence, the correct answer is “capsid.”

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