Question

Viruses are made of _____.

Answer 1

A virus is made up of a core of genetic material, either DNA or RNA, surrounded by a protective coat called a capsid which is made up of protein. Sometimes the capsid is surrounded by an additional spikey coat called the envelope. Viruses are capable of latching onto host cells and getting inside them.

Answer 2

Core of genetic material, either DNA or RNA, surrounded by  a protective coat  called a capsid which is made up of proteins.