Question

which type of microbe could contain an rna genome surrounded by a protein coat and a lipid envelope?
protists
viruses
prions
viroids

Explanation:

Viruses can have an RNA genome encased in a protein coat and sometimes have a lipid envelope. Protists are eukaryotic organisms with more complex cell - structures. Prions are misfolded proteins with no nucleic acid. Viroids are small, circular RNA molecules without a protein coat.

Answer:

B. Viruses