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I take it that you meant to ask what surrounds the genome of the virus. The genome of the virus (be it DNA or RNA) is enclosed within the capsid shell. The capsid shell is made by the oligomerisation of capsid proteins in a specific organised manner. The genome together with the capsid is termed as nucleocapsid. Sometimes the nucleocapsid is surrounded by a phospholipid membrane (of host origin) called the envelope. The viruses which have an envelope are called envelope viruses eg., Chikunguyna virus, Rabies virus, HIV and the viruses without an envelope are called naked viruses eg., Poliovirus, Rotavirus
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What is the name of the protein that surrounds the virus?
a capsid
What is the potein coat that surrounds a virus?
This coat is called a capsid. Sometimes these have a lipid envelope.
What happens When a white blood cell surrounds the virus?
When a white blood cell surrounds a virus, it typically engulfs the virus through a process called phagocytosis. The white blood cell then forms a vesicle around the virus, trapping it inside. Enzymes within the cell break down the viral particles, neutralizing the threat. This action helps to eliminate the virus from the body and triggers an immune response to protect against future infections.
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 protein coat that surrounds a visual called?
The protein coat that surrounds a virus is called a capsid. It is composed of protein subunits called capsomers and serves to protect the viral genetic material while also aiding in the virus's ability to infect host cells. The capsid plays a crucial role in the virus's structure and function, helping to determine its shape and stability.
What is bacteriophage capsid?
Correct. For APEX it is, A protective shell around a virus.
What additional protective layer of protein surrounds some viruses-?
The envelope.
Does a virus have cell membranes?
Enveloped viruses do have a membrane that they got from their host. All other viruses do not.
What surrounds the capsid and helps the virus enter the cell?
The capsid of a virus is surrounded by an envelope, which is derived from the host cell membrane during the viral replication process. This envelope contains viral glycoproteins that help the virus attach to and enter into host cells.
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.
1What is the role of macrophages in the general response to infection?
It surrounds the virus. Once the invading cell is inside the phagocyte it is killed by enzymes.
What micro-organism has a protein coat?
A virus is a microorganism that has a protein coat, also known as a capsid, which surrounds its genetic material. The protein coat helps protect the viral genome and assists in the virus' ability to infect host cells.
