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MIC 121 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES Objective Question
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What are the subunits that make up a viral capsid, and what are these subunits further composed of?
Options
A Virions, composed of nucleocapsids.
B Spikes, composed of peplomers.
C Capsomeres, further composed of protomeres.
Correct Answer
D Envelopes, composed of lipid bilayers.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states, 'The capsid is a protective outer shell that surrounds the viral nucleic acid, and is made up of several subunits called capsomeres, which are further composed of a protomere.'

Hint

Think of the hierarchical organization of the viral protein coat.

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Course: MIC 121
Topic: GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 139 of 984
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