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renzo156

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The fundamental structure of a virus consists essentially of a core containing a single nucleic acid enclosed within a protein coat. What is the outer protein coat called?
 
  A. Capsid
  B. Virion
  C. Elementary body
  D. Mosaic

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is INCORRECT?
 
  A. It is a highly communicable disease caused by an unusual coronavirus.
  B. The virus can be transmitted by coughing and sneezing and by the virus-contaminated hands of an infected patient.
  C. The virus responds to antiviral antibiotics.
  D. The lungs of severely affected patients develop features characteristic of the adult respiratory distress syndrome.


angrybirds13579

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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