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capsid

noun

The outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus

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6
Starts with
C
Ends with
D
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11

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noun

  1. The outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus

noun

  1. A variety of leaf bug

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