(C) The protective protein coat of a virus is known as the $Capsid$. It is composed of protein subunits called $Capsomeres$. The $Capsid$ protects the

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(C) The protective protein coat of a virus is known as the $Capsid$. It is composed of protein subunits called $Capsomeres$. The $Capsid$ protects the genetic material ($DNA$ or $RNA$) of the virus from environmental damage.

Class 11 Biology Biological Classification Viruses, Viroids, Prions and Lichens

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What is the protective protein coat of a virus known as?

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Plasmid
B
Phage
C
Capsid
D
Cosmid

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Viruses, Viroids, Prions and Lichens

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Match the following columns:

Column-$I$ Column-$II$

$1$. Ivanowsky $p$. Discovered viroids.

$2$. Tulasne $q$. Studied algae.

$3$. Diener $r$. Coined the term virus.

$4$. Beijerinck $s$. First to discover lichen.

$t$. Studied mycology.

$u$. First to discover $TMV$.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$1$. Ivanowsky	$p$. Discovered viroids.
$2$. Tulasne	$q$. Studied algae.
$3$. Diener	$r$. Coined the term virus.
$4$. Beijerinck	$s$. First to discover lichen.
	$t$. Studied mycology.
	$u$. First to discover $TMV$.