A protein coat (capsid) is the protein shell of a virus. It surrounds the nucleic acid and is made up of sub units called capsomere.
It is used as protection for the genetic material inside the shell and as reactant with the cell wall of a potential host cell allowing the transfer of genetic material into the host cell.
No, animal cells do not have a protein coat. Only viruses have a protein coat.
No they do not have a protein coat
no
bacteriaphages have a small protein coat called a capsid that contains chromosomes
If a virus has one, yes, and it's often referred to as a "protein coat."
No
protein
Viruses are surrounded by a protein coat called a capsid, which protects their genetic material. Some bacteria have an outer protein coat called a capsule, which provides protection and helps them adhere to surfaces.
Protein capsid.
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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.
protein makes up the coat of a virus