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Capsid is
  1. Genetic material of virus
  2. Protein cover of virus
  3. Extra genetic material of bacterium
  4. House keeping genome of bacterium

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House keeping genome of bacterium
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Genetic material of virus
C
Protein cover of virus
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Extra genetic material of bacterium
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Capsid consists of several oligomeric structural subunits made of a protein called protomers. The observable 3-dimensional morphological subunits, which may or may not correspond to individual proteins, are called capsomeres. The capsid encloses the genetic material of the virus.

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