A virion is a(n)
A) pathogenic virus.
B) subviral particle.
C) complete, extracellular virus particle.
D) enveloped virus particle.
E) non-enveloped virus particle.

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A virion is a complete, extracellular virus particle. It consists of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat (capsid) and sometimes an envelope. Subviral particles are smaller structures derived from viruses, while pathogenic viruses cause disease. The terms "enveloped" and "non-enveloped" refer to the presence or absence of a lipid membrane surrounding the capsid, respectively.

A Virion Is A(n)