what types of nucleic acids are found in viruses
Viruses consist of nucleic acid, either deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or ribonucleic acid (RNA), contained within a protein coat. The nucleic acid contains the virus's genetic m â¦ aterial (genome) and codes for all the proteins needed to make a new virus.ctually, nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) are linear polymers of nucleotides (a purine or pyrimidine nitro â¦ genous base + a pentose sugar + a phosphate group).