Biology
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Question
Protein subunits of capsid is called the capsomeres is a characteristic of each virus. Their number in Herpes virus is__________?
A
100
B
152
C
162
✓ Official correct answer
D
172
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A
100
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B
152
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C
162
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D
172
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Explanation
The Herpes virus has an icosahedral capsid composed of 162 capsomeres, the protein subunits that make up its outer protein shell.