The basic structure of a virus consists of:

a. Genetic information in the form of DNA.
b. Genetic information in the form of DNA, a protein coat, and polymerase to replicate its DNA.
c. Genetic information in the form of DNA or RNA enclosed within a protein coat, along with a few enzymes.
d. Genetic information in the form of RNA, a protein coat, and reverse transcriptase in order to turn its RNA into DNA.
e. Genetic information in the form of DNA or RNA enclosed within a protein coat.


Ans: e. Genetic information in the form of DNA or RNA enclosed within a protein coat.

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