1
Q
genome in viruses
A
may be double stranded DNA / single stranded DNA, Double stranded RNA, single stranded RNA
genome usually single linear or circular molecule
2
Q
capsid
A
the genome of a virus is enclosed in a protein shell called a capsid
may be rod shaped / polyhedral / spherical or other complex shape
made up of capsomeres
3
Q
bacteriophage
A
viruses that infect bacteria
phages
