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To have the virus to attach to certain cells in the host.
Attachment to the cell surface of the host molecule i.e. HIV's GP120 (glycoprotein 120) binds to CD4 receptor and CXCR4 and CRCR5 receptors. Also is necessary one would assume to protect the viral DNA/RNA.
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What is a virus outer protein coat called?
Protein capsid.
What are two functions of a virsus's protein coat?
Dna,rna
What is malaria circumsporozoite protein?
It is a protein that presents in the sporozoite's outer protein coat and involved in sporozoite recognition of host cells in malaria
Are bacteria and viruses surrounded by a protein coat?
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.
What are two functions of a virues protein coat?
The two functions of a virus's protein coat are to protect the genetic material inside and to react with the cell wall of a potential host cell, thus causing the genetic material to be injected into the host cell.
Do animal cells have a protein coat?
No, animal cells do not have a protein coat. Only viruses have a protein coat.
What is the the outer protein coat of a virus called?
It is called the capsid, and is usually composed of separate sub-units called capsomeres.
How are viroids and prions the same?
Both Viroids and Prions have nucleic acid, but Viroids have no outer protein coat.
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.
Do animal cells have protein coat?
No they do not have a protein coat
Viruses contains what?
Viruses contain an inner nucleic acid core (genetic material) and an outer protein coat (capsid).
Can banana be eaten with its outer Coat?
The outer coat is not normally eaten
