The protein coat surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus is called the capsid. These are broadly classified according to their structures. Helical (cylindrical) and icosahedral (spherical) are the most common types.
Capsidecapsid
If a virus has one, yes, and it's often referred to as a "protein coat."
The envelope.
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Virus
The protein coat surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus is called the capsid. These are broadly classified according to their structures. Helical (cylindrical) and icosahedral (spherical) are the most common types.
A virus is a microorganism that has a protein coat, also known as a capsid, which surrounds its genetic material. The protein coat helps protect the viral genome and assists in the virus' ability to infect host cells.
Protein capsid.
Capsidecapsid
This coat is called a capsid. Sometimes these have a lipid envelope.
The capsid. Made of protein, and sometimes various types of proteins.
The DNA of a virus is surrounded by a protein coat called a capsid, which helps protect the genetic material. Some viruses may also have an outer envelope made of lipids and proteins that further protect the virus.
Enveloped viruses do have a membrane that they got from their host. All other viruses do not.
If a virus has one, yes, and it's often referred to as a "protein coat."
Yes. All viruses are composed of a nucleic acid surrounded by a protein capsid. When the capsid is not present, the the infectious nucleic acid is called viroid. When the nucleic acid is not present, the infectious protein coating is called prion.
protein
protein makes up the coat of a virus