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What is the outer layer of the virus that helps it enter its host?
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∙ 10y ago
The outer layer of a virus is called the capsid. Some viruses have an envelope over the capsid either one help the virus enter its' host.
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Is the outer covering of viruses a capsid made of chitin?
A virus consists of two layers:1. Outer Layer: Capsule - The outer layer of a virus.2. Inner Layer: Hereditary - genetic material made of DNA/RNA
What is covering of virus?
virus consist of two layers: 1. its inner layer is made up of DNA. 2. whereas its outer layer or covering is made up of PROTEIN.......and such virus is known as BACTERIOPHAGE VIRUS
What is the difference of capsule from capsid?
Capsule refers to the outer protective layer of the BACTERIA. Capsid refers to the outer layer of the VIRUS.
What surrounds the capsid and helps the virus enter the cell?
envelope
What helps the flu or mumps virus enter and leave the host cell?
Receptors on the cell that the virus can attach to.
What is the purpose of proteins on outer coat of a virus?
To match and dock with proteins on the outside of cells they are going to enter.
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.
Is Molluscum Contagiosum a blister?
Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus and usually causes a mild skin disease. The virus affects only the outer (epithelial) layer of skin and does not circulate throughout the body in healthy people.
A Virus Has No Outer Membrane Is it a cell?
Virus have no cells
What does the outer coat of a virus do?
It protects the virus and its genetic material
What does a bacterium discard when a virus enters?
the outer coat
How do virus enter a particle cell?
it will enter from air
