Solve this plzzz.. What are capsids?

76 Which of the following is used in recombinant DNA technique ?

(A) Gene which produces capsid of virus.
(B) Capsid of  virus.
(C) Cell wall of virus
(D) VIrus 

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76. Viruses are used for inserting the DNA or RNA they are carrying into the specific target cells. Hence, these are useful in recombinant DNA technique and option (D) is correct. 

The capsid is the outer covering of protein that protects the genetic material present in the virus. It is formed from capsomeres. 

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