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It is called the capsid, and is usually composed of separate sub-units called capsomeres.
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What is a virus outer protein coat called?
Protein 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's protein coat called?
Capsidecapsid
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.
A virus's DNA and RNA is surrounded by an?
A protein coat called a capsid.
What is the coating around a virus's core made of?
THe outer shell of a virus is called the capsid, and consists of various proteins, which are arranged to enable the virus to enter and control a host cell. These proteins are called protomers and are assembled in units called capsomeres.
What does a bacterium discard when a virus enters?
the outer coat
Does a virus' coat contain protein?
If a virus has one, yes, and it's often referred to as a "protein coat."
What is the protein coat that surrounds a virus called?
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 a virus's coat?
protein
What makes up the coat for a virus?
protein makes up the coat of a virus
What is a noncellular particle containing hereditary material called?
A Virus They have a protein coat to encase them
