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The capsid is made up of

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lipids
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proteins
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polysaccharides
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fatty acids
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Solution

The correct option is B proteins
A capsid is a protein shell or a protein coat of a virus that encloses and protects the nucleic acid within. The capsid is made up of small subunits called capsomeres. These capsomeres are generally arranged in helical or polyhedral geometric forms to form the capsid.

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