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the "core" of a virus is the nucleic acid (either DNA or RNA) that makes up the viral genome. this core contains all the genetic information of that virus, and is enclosed within the protein coat known as the capsid.
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What three main structures do all viruses have?
Viruses are composed of two main parts: an outer protein covering called a capsid and an inside core of either DNA or RNA. Not both DNA and RNA.Some of these have an envelope over the capsid. The ones that do not are said to be naked. The proteins in the capsid allow the virus to attach to the "docking stations" proteins of the host cell.The naked viruses are more resistant to changes in the environment.A virus can have one of three structures. These are:Helical virus. A helical virus is rod- or thread-shaped. The virus that causes rabies is a helical virus.Icosahedral virus. An icosahedral virus is spherically shaped. Viruses that cause poliomyelitis and herpes simplex are icosahedral viruses.Polyhedral virus.
True or False The central core of an atom is called a HUB?
I'm not really sure if it's called a HUB, but I do know that the central core of an atom is called the nucleus, and is made out of protons (with a positive charge) and neutrons (with no charge).
Why do scientist have difficulty including viruses in the catogory of living thing organisims?
Because a virus is not a living cell. It consists of an outer coat of protein surrounding a core of DNA or RNA. A virus can reproduce while it is inside a living host cell, but outside the host organism, it shows no sign of life. As such, viruses are not included in any of the six kingdoms of living things.
Layer of the Earth made mostly of iron.?
Inner core, which is also the innermost region of the Earth.
If a soft iron core is Inserted into a solenoid will the strength of magnetic field produced by it change?
It has been found that if a soft iron rod called core is placed inside a solenoid, then the strength of the magnetic field becomes very large because the iron core is magnetized by induction The core of the electromagnet must be of soft iron because soft iron loses all of its magnetism when current in the coil is switched off or stopped
The nucleic acid core of a virus contains?
ribose
What a biological particle composed of a nucleic acid core and a protein cover is called a?
Virus (singular-virion)
What is a biological particle composed of a nucleic acid core and a protein cover called?
If it consists only of these two components it is a virus.
What part of the HIV virus serves to protect the nucleic acid core?
viral load
What is a caspid'?
The protein coat or shell of a virus particle, surrounding the nucleic acid or nucleoprotein core
What is the function of the nucleic acid within a virus?
The nucleic acids (RNA and DNA) are enclosed in a protein coat called a capsid. Viruses are divided into two groups for classification: those with RNA and those with DNA. Viruses do not duplicate themselves outside of a cell. They are able to replicate only within cells. The DNA or RNA is able to direct the cells to make more viruses.
How is the viral nucleic acid core different from the nucleicid of the bacterial host?
bactrial DNA:- most bic / larger, but only one cell viral nucleic acid:- smaller then bacterial nucleic acid, but it has many cells
What are the 2 main components of a virus?
All viruses have 2 basic parts: a protein coat that protects the virus and an inner core made of genetic material.
What are 4 main parts of a virus?
Viruses are particles of nucleic acid, protein, and in some cases, lipids.
If you opened a virus what would you?
You would find nucleic acids and core proteins
Most bacteriophages consist of only a coat and a core?
protein coat and a nucleic acid core.
Are viruses made of?
protein, nucleic acid /\All viruses are made up of a core of genetic material ... nucleic acid, which is either DNA or RNA. This is surrounded by a protein coat.
