Viruses are composed of genetic material (RNA or DNA) encased in a protein capsid, with some also having a lipid envelope.
A virus consists of genetic material (RNA or DNA) enclosed within a protein coat called a capsid, and some viruses also have an outer envelope derived from the host cell membrane.
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