What are the three parts that make up the structure of most viruses?

A. Nucleic acid (either DNA or RNA), a capsid, and recognition spikes
B. Nucleic acid (either DNA or RNA), a plasma membrane, and recognition spikes
C. RNA, a plasmid, and recognition spikes
D. DNA, a plasma membrane, and recognition spikes


Answer: A

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