Example of viruses having a polyhedral capsid that is with 252 capsomeres is:
Correct answer: A. Adenovirus
- A. Adenovirus
- B. Tobacco Mosaic Virus
- C. Influenza virus
- D. Bacteriophage
Explanation
The capsid of adenovirus typically contains 52 capsomeres. This includes 240 hexon capsomeres and 12 penton capsomeres at the vertices.
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