EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -The outer protein coat of a virus is known as the capsid. It consists of several oligomeric structural subunits made of a protein called protomers which cover the nucleic acid which is present in the virus and protects it when virus inserts itself into the host.

Detailed explanation-2: -Viruses have a protein coat called capsid, that encloses their genetic material.

Detailed explanation-3: -A capsid is the protein shell of a virus, enclosing its genetic material. It consists of several oligomeric (repeating) structural subunits made of protein called protomers. The observable 3-dimensional morphological subunits, which may or may not correspond to individual proteins, are called capsomeres.

Detailed explanation-4: -Virus particles are nucleocapsids, made up of nucleic acids and protein capsids. A capsid is the protein oligomeric subunits containing viral genetic material is the shell of a virus. The protein capsid is made up of subunits called capsomeres.

Detailed explanation-5: -The envelope is made from portions of the host’s cell membrane. It surrounds the capsid and helps protect the virus from the host’s immune system. The envelope may also have receptor molecules that can bind with host cells.