Outer Protein Shell Of A Virus Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • a variety of leaf bug • the outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus
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	noun • The core structure of a virus, consisting of nucleic acid surrounded by a coat of protein
	40%	12		Outer protein shell that encloses the genetic material of a virus
	noun • The core structure of a virus, consisting of nucleic acid surrounded by a coat of protein

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