The subunit of the protein coat of a virus is called
A
core
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B
nucleotide
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C
amino acid
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D
capsomere
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Solution
The correct option is D capsomere In virus, the genetic material (either DNA or RNA) is protected by a proteinaceous coat called capsid. The small subunits of capsid is called capsomere which are arranged in helical or polyhedral geometric forms.