What is the basic structure of a virus?
Genetic material enclosed by a protein coat.
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What is the basic structure of a virus?
Genetic material enclosed by a protein coat.
What is the role of a virus’s genetic material?
It carries the virus’s information.
What is the role of a virus’s protein coat?
It protects the virus’s genetic material.
How are viruses classified in relation to the five organism kingdoms?
Viruses are not members of any of the five organism kingdoms.