Capsid Quiz

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What is the primary function of capsids in viruses?

  • Assist in viral protein synthesis
  • Facilitate viral replication within the host cell
  • Enable the virus to evade the host's immune system
  • Provide protection for viral nucleic acid (correct)

What are capsomeres, the protein subunits of capsids, primarily made of?

  • Single or multiple types of proteins (correct)
  • Enzymes and cofactors
  • Nucleic acids
  • Lipids and carbohydrates

In the context of viruses, what is the role of capsids in attachment to host cells?

  • Serve as a means of attachment to host's cells (correct)
  • Facilitate viral replication within the host cell
  • Enable the virus to evade the host's immune system
  • Assist in viral protein synthesis

What is the primary function of capsids in viruses?

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What are capsomeres primarily composed of?

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In the context of viral infection, what is the role of capsids in attachment to host cells?

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