Fundamental structure of a virus

What is the fundamental structure of a virus?

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Viruses are comprised of genetic material (RNA or DNA) covered by a protein capsule as well termed as a capsid. Various viruses, such as HIV, have in addition an external envelope derived from the plasma membrane of the host cell from which it came from.

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