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What is the primary function of capsids in viruses?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary function of capsids in viruses?
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What are capsomeres primarily composed of?
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?
In the context of viral infection, what is the role of capsids in attachment to host cells?
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