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What 2 structures do all viruses have?
All viruses have nucleic acid and a protien coat called a capsid
What parts does a virus contain?
There are different types of viruses .Most bacterial viruses possess capsid , genome , head , tail , tail fibers , end plate and collar . Enveloped animal viruses have envelop around capsid . Genome and capsid are essentially present in all viruses .
What is a viruses coat called?
Capsid.
Do viruses have protective shell?
coat or capsid
Does a virus have a protein coat?
Yes. All viruses are composed of a nucleic acid surrounded by a protein capsid. When the capsid is not present, the the infectious nucleic acid is called viroid. When the nucleic acid is not present, the infectious protein coating is called prion.
Do viruses feature a capsid?
Yes, viruses typically have a capsid, which is a protein coat that surrounds and protects their genetic material. The capsid plays a crucial role in facilitating the virus' entry into host cells and in protecting the viral genome from degradation.
Are viruses made of protein and lipid membranes?
A virus particle is composed of a nucleic acid that is surrounded by the capsid (which is the protective layer that is made out of protein). Some viruses can have lipid envelope however, not all viruses have a lipid envelope.
What are the main components to all viruses?
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.
What are the two structures that all viruses have in common?
RNA (Ribo-nucleic Acid) and a Protein coat called the capsid.
Do viruses have a protein coat?
no
What 1 thing viruses do to stay alive?
They form a capsid.
What cover virus?
A capsid covers the DNA (or RNA) of viruses.
