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A protein coat, or capsid, is a structural component of viruses that encases and protects their genetic material. While it does not contain viruses itself, it is a crucial part of the virus structure. The protein coat helps in the attachment and entry of the virus into host cells. Therefore, while the protein coat is associated with viruses, it does not contain them in isolation.
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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 structures are found in all viruses?
All viruses contain genetic material (DNA or RNA) and a protein coat (capsid) that surrounds and protects the genetic material. Some viruses also have an outer lipid envelope that is derived from the host cell membrane.
Does a virus have organelles?
No, viruses do not have organelles. They are simple infectious agents that consist of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat. Viruses lack the structures and organelles found in cells, such as a nucleus or mitochondria.
Naked viruses do not have a?
Lipid Envelop. Thus, they are less subject to dessication, destruction in the G.I. and can survive outside of a host.
How do viruses attache themselves host cells?
Viruses have to attach them selves by way of a protein called a recognition factor. They bind to receptors on the host cell and then lose their capsid (coat).
Viruses contains what?
Viruses contain an inner nucleic acid core (genetic material) and an outer protein coat (capsid).
Do viruses have a protein coat?
no
What are protians?
There is no English word "protian."
What is the name of the Protian homeworld?
Protia.
What is a viruses coat called?
Capsid.
Do animal cells have a protein coat?
No, animal cells do not have a protein coat. Only viruses have a protein coat.
What does fruit and vegetable contain?
protian and vitamns
Do viruses have protective shell?
coat or capsid
What r viruses?
If you mean what are viruses then they are nonliving strands Rna surrounded by a protein coat
Has weatabix and fruit got protian in?
yes it hAS ALOT
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 2 structures do all viruses have?
All viruses have nucleic acid and a protien coat called a capsid
