Question

question 23 of 25
which protects the dna of a virus?
a. pilus
b. plasmid
c. capsid
d. bacteriophage

Explanation:

A virus's DNA is protected by the capsid, which is a protein shell. Pili are structures in bacteria for attachment. Plasmids are extra - chromosomal DNA in bacteria. Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria, not a protective structure for viral DNA.

Answer:

C. Capsid