BIO by M Tahir ( Lecturer Al Azhar ) virus chapter
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An important characteristic distinguishing complex viruses from helical and icosahedral viruses is the presence of

A. Only a lipid envelope
B. Specialized structures such as head and tail
C. Double-stranded RNA only
D. Absence of capsid proteins

📝 Explanation

Complex viruses, particularly bacteriophages, possess specialized structures like heads, tails, and tail fibers for host attachment.

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  • Only a lipid envelope
  • Specialized structures such as head and tail
  • Double-stranded RNA only
  • Absence of capsid proteins

Complex viruses, particularly bacteriophages, possess specialized structures like heads, tails, and tail fibers for host attachment.

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