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