$A.$ The capsid of a virus is made up of many small units called capsomeres.
$R.$ Viruses exhibit active and living behavior in a virus-free state.

  • A
    $A$ and $R$ are both true,and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
  • B
    $A$ and $R$ are both true,but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
  • C
    $A$ is true and $R$ is false.
  • D
    $A$ is false and $R$ is true.

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