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Question
The protective outer shell of a virus, known as the capsid, is made up of repeating subunits called:
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The text states: 'The capsid is a protective outer shell that surrounds the viral nucleic acid, and is made up of several subunits called capsomeres, which are further composed of a protomere.'
Hint
Recall the hierarchical structure of the viral capsid mentioned in the 'Capsid' section.