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it is composed of individual morphological units called capsomers.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoA capsid is a protein shell of virus. It is composed of chitin...
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∙ 10y agoit is made up of protien
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∙ 9y agoSome, not all, have an envelope over the capsid.
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∙ 14y agodestroy its host
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∙ 10y agoa protective shell around a virus
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∙ 11y agoProtein
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What is the protein coat that surounds a virus called?
The envelope.
What do you call the protein shell of a virus?
A capsid is the protein shell of a virus. It consists of several oligomeric structural subunits made of protein called protomers. The observable 3-dimensional morphological subunits, which may or may not correspond to individual proteins, are called capsomeres. The capsid encloses the genetic material of the virus.
What is the nucleic acid core in a virus called?
the "core" of a virus is the nucleic acid (either DNA or RNA) that makes up the viral genome. this core contains all the genetic information of that virus, and is enclosed within the protein coat known as the capsid.
Do viruses have a protein coat?
no
What three main structures do all viruses have?
Viruses are composed of two main parts: an outer protein covering called a capsid and an inside core of either DNA or RNA. Not both DNA and RNA.Some of these have an envelope over the capsid. The ones that do not are said to be naked. The proteins in the capsid allow the virus to attach to the "docking stations" proteins of the host cell.The naked viruses are more resistant to changes in the environment.A virus can have one of three structures. These are:Helical virus. A helical virus is rod- or thread-shaped. The virus that causes rabies is a helical virus.Icosahedral virus. An icosahedral virus is spherically shaped. Viruses that cause poliomyelitis and herpes simplex are icosahedral viruses.Polyhedral virus.
What occurs during viral uncoating?
The capsid breaks apart, releasing the viral genome.
What makes a viral capsid?
Protein of course :P
What is a peplon?
Peplon or Peplomer is a glycoprotein spike on viral capsid or viral envelope. They only bind to certain receptors.
How does a virus acquire a capsid?
Within the cell it invades it's genetic material commanders the transcription machinery and the cell invaded cranks out the proteins needed to make the viral capsid.
What is the outer layer of a virus composed of?
Outer layer of a virus is called a capsid. It is the shell of protein which protects the nucleic acid, the brain of a virus. Capsid is composed of individual morphological units called capsomers.
What is bacteriophage capsid?
Correct. For APEX it is, A protective shell around a virus.
What is the protein coat that surounds a virus called?
The envelope.
What do you call the protein shell of a virus?
A capsid is the protein shell of a virus. It consists of several oligomeric structural subunits made of protein called protomers. The observable 3-dimensional morphological subunits, which may or may not correspond to individual proteins, are called capsomeres. The capsid encloses the genetic material of the virus.
What parts does a virus contain?
There are different types of viruses .Most bacterial viruses possess capsid , genome , head , tail , tail fibers , end plate and collar . Enveloped animal viruses have envelop around capsid . Genome and capsid are essentially present in all viruses .
Dscribe the structure of an adenovirus?
They are composed of a complex protein capsid surrounding the DNA genome and core proteins.
What part of a virus does not enter the host?
Generally, the protein coat that surrounds the viral genetic material and any reverse trascriptase enzymes. This capsid stays outside the cell attacked while the genetic material and whatever else is needed is injected into the cell or the capsid merges with the cell membrane and the vital viral material enters the cell.
What is the the outer protein coat of a virus called?
It is called the capsid, and is usually composed of separate sub-units called capsomeres.
