Question

what has a structure consisting of a core of dna or rna surrounded by a protein coat?
multiple choice
plasmids
bacteria
archaea
viruses

Explanation:

Viruses have a simple structure. They consist of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) at their core. This genetic - material core is surrounded by a protein coat called a capsid. Plasmids are small, circular DNA molecules found in bacteria (and some archaea). Bacteria and archaea are prokaryotic organisms. They have more complex structures than just a core of nucleic acid and a protein coat. Bacteria have cell walls (in most cases), cell membranes, cytoplasm, etc. Archaea also have complex cell - related structures.

Answer:

viruses