The capsid of herpes virus and that of adenovirus differ from each other concerning:
Correct answer: C. Number of subunits
- A. Chemical nature
- B. Type of subunits
- C. Number of subunits
- D. Role in the life cycle
Explanation
Answer is "Number of subunits"Explanation: Herpes virus have 162 capsomeres, whereas adenovirus have 252 capsomeres. Net difference is that of 90 capsomeres.
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