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helical capsid, icosahedral capsid and polyhedron capsid.
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What does surrounds the hereditary material of a virus?
The capsid. Made of protein, and sometimes various types of proteins.
What is the outer covering of bacteria?
capsid
What are three functions of the capsid?
In a virus, the three functions of the capsid is to tightly pack the enzymes and genetic material, to protect the contents from degradation, and to prepare the contents for release upon interaction with a suitable host. This is the basis of the function of a spore.
What is the nucleic acid of a virus stored in?
In its' capsid.
Do prokaryotic cells have a Protein Capsid?
Yes, of course they do
What are two types of capsid?
Helical and Icosahedral.
What is the protein coat the surrounds a virus call?
The protein coat surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus is called the capsid. These are broadly classified according to their structures. Helical (cylindrical) and icosahedral (spherical) are the most common types.
What does surrounds the hereditary material of a virus?
The capsid. Made of protein, and sometimes various types of proteins.
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 .
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 the potein coat that surrounds a virus?
This coat is called a capsid. Sometimes these have a lipid envelope.
Do viruses feature a capsid?
no
What is an optional 3rd viral component that if present will help a virus to enter the host cell?
The three are a capsid, envelope and spikes. The envelope is optional.
What is responsible for the flu?
influenza capsid
What protect the DNA of a virus?
Capsid
What is the outer covering of bacteria?
capsid
What is a viruses coat called?
Capsid.
