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Regarding viruses, the structural component present in all viruses is

A. Ribosome
B. Capsid
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C. Cell membrane
D. Cytoplasm

📝 Explanation

Capsid is the protein coat that surrounds viral nucleic acid and is present in all viruses. Ribosomes, cytoplasm, and true cellular membranes are absent in all viruses.

📖 Additional Information

  • Ribosome
  • Capsid
  • Cell membrane
  • Cytoplasm

Capsid is the protein coat that surrounds viral nucleic acid and is present in all viruses. Ribosomes, cytoplasm, and true cellular membranes are absent in all viruses.

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