Question

Which part of the virus houses the nucleic acid?

Answer 1

Capsid

Step-by-step explanation:

Capsid - The capsid is the protein shell that encloses the nucleic acid; with its enclosed nucleic acid, it is called the nucleocapsid. This shell is composed of protein organized in subunits known as capsomers.

Answer 2

Answer: nucleic acid in a virus is enclosed in a capsid.

Explanation: Capsids are made up of protein subunits called protomeres. some viruses have a membrane also known as an envelope that surrounds the capsid and some do not.