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Viral envelope contains
  1. Lipids
  2. Proteins
  3. Carbohydrates
  4. All the above

A
Proteins
B
All the above
C
Carbohydrates
D
Lipids
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Some viruses, like HIV and animal viruses, when they are between host cells form an outer layer called a viral envelope. This viral envelope is made up of proteins, lipids & carbohydrates, and hence protect it from the immune system.

The correct answer is D.

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