Subunits comprising the protein coat of a virus are called __________.

Capsomers

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Capsids

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Viroids

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Solution

The correct option is B Capsomers
A. Capsomers
Reason : A protein coat of a virus which used to cover the genetic material, is known as capsid. And the subunits, forms the protein layer is known as capsomers. This is the three dimensional structural subunit of capsid.
So the correct answer is A.

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