Question

Viral capsid is made of

• A. Carbohydrates
• B. Lipid
• C. Protein
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Protein

• A virus is the smallest microorganism that is made of genetic material surrounded by a capsid.
• The capsid is a protein coat that is made of numerous subunits called capsomeres.
• Capsid protects the nucleic acid from digestion by enzymes. It contains special sites on its surface that allow the virion to attach to a host cell.

So, the correct answer is 'Protein'.