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Does Virus have a cell wall?

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No, viruses do not have a cell wall. Unlike bacteria and many other microorganisms, viruses lack cellular structures such as cell walls, membranes, and organelles. Viruses are essentially genetic material (either DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein coat called a capsid. Some viruses may also have an outer envelope derived from the host cell's membrane, but this is not equivalent to a cell wall.