Virion means

Virion means Correct Answer Complete form of a virus

Explanation:

  • ''The functional unit of the virus outside the host cell'' is Virion
  • Virions are the complete viral particles that are capable of inducing the infection
  • These are smaller than the virus and are generally spheroidal or rod-shaped
  • It consists of an outer protein shell called a capsid and an inner core of nucleic acid (either ribonucleic or deoxyribonucleic acid—RNA or DNA).
  • They have an extracellular structure

Additional Information 

  • The nucleic acid of the Virus: It is the double or single-stranded DNA or RNA that forms the genetic makeup of the virus.
  • Capsid: The protective shell of viruses called the capsid is made up of proteins.

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