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They help the virus attach to the host cell.
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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 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 a virus outer protein coat called?
Protein capsid.
What is the name of the protein that surrounds the virus?
a capsid
Does a virus has an outer protein coat?
A virus has a protective protein coating called the capsid. The capsid is a cover for the genetic material inside, either RNA or DNA.
What is a virus surrounded by?
The nucleic acid of a virus is covered by a protein capsid.
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 function of a virus' capsid?
the protective protein coating
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.
The outside shell of a virus is called what?
Made of protein and called a capsid.
What is the outside shell of a virus is called what?
Made of protein and called a capsid.
