Section 2
Structure of Viruses
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Viral Morphology
Viruses of all shapes and sizes consist of a nucleic acid core, an outer protein coating or capsid, and sometimes an outer envelope.
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General Morphology
Viruses have a variety of shapes and structures.
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Complex and Asymmetrical Virus Particles
Complex viruses are often asymetrical or symetrical in combination with other structures such as a tail.