MCQ
The given figure shows some structures labelled as $A, B, C$ and $D$. Which structure has the protein coat that encloses the nucleic acid?
  • $A$
  • B
    $B$
  • C
    $C$
  • D
    $D$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$A$
a
The structure marked as $A , B , C$ and $D$ are respectively head, collar, sheath and tail fibres. In head (structure marked as A), the protein coat (called the capsid) made of small subunits called capsomeres, protect the nucleic acid.

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