In icosahedral virus the capsomeres are arranged in _ triangles.
Correct answer: B. 20
- A. 1
- B. 20
- C. 3
- D. 4
Explanation
In icosahedral viruses, the capsomeres are arranged in equilateral triangles. An icosahedron is a geometric shape with 20 equilateral triangle faces, and the capsomeres, which are protein subunits that make up the viral capsid, are arranged in a way that conforms to the structure of the icosahedron. The equilateral triangles are a key feature of the icosahedral symmetry observed in many viruses.
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