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The subunit of the protein coat of a virus is called

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core
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nucleotide
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amino acid
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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.

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