_capsomeres are present in capsid of herpes virus.
Correct answer: C. 162
- A. 152
- B. 252
- C. 162
- D. 262
Explanation
Option C is correct. Capsid of viruses is made up of protein subunits known as capsomeres. Number of capsomeres is characteristic of a particular virus. i.e, herpes virus has 162 capsomeres, adenovirus has 252 capsomeres and polio has 32 capsomeres in their capsid.
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