The numbers of capsomeres found in adenovirus capsid is?
Correct answer: C. 252
- A. 162
- B. 200
- C. 252
- D. 155
Explanation
The adenovirus particle consists of an icosahedral protein shell surrounding a protein core that contains the linear, double-stranded DNA genome. The shell, which is 70 to 100 nm in diameter, is made up of 252 structural capsomeres. 162 capsomeres are found in herpes virus. So, option C is correct.
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