👉 The term 'nucleocapsid' refers to a component of a virus that is responsible for carrying out its genetic material, which includes both DNA and RNA. The nucleus is a part of the cell's internal structure and is where most of the genetic information is stored. The nucleocapsid is made up of small particles called capsids, which are composed of proteins and RNA. The function of the nucleocapsid is to carry out the viral replication process, which involves the attachment