The nucleic acid in viruses is surrounded by a covering made of:

Glycolipids

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Capsomeres

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Phospholipid

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Fimbriae

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Solution

The correct option is B Capsomeres
The nucleic acid of the virus is surrounded and protected by a protein coat called capsid. Capsid is made up of capsomeres. These capsomeres are arranged in helical or polyhedral geometric forms.

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