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The protein coat that surrounds a virus is called the:

A capsid
B cell wall
C plasma membrane
D nucleoid

Correct answer: A. capsid

Explanation: The capsid is the protective protein coat of a virus.

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Whittaker's five kingdom system covering Monera, Protista, Fungi, plus viruses, viroids, and lichens. A foundational NEET chapter on how living organisms are grouped.

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The protein coat that surrounds a virus is called the:

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