MDCAT Biology MCQ #101

A researcher observing a structural diagram of an Adenovirus under an electron microscope counts the protein subunits. How many capsomeres are present?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #101

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher observing a structural diagram of an Adenovirus under an electron microscope counts the protein subunits. How many capsomeres are present?

    • A) 162 capsomeres
    • B) 182 capsomeres
    • C) 252 capsomeres
    • D) 302 capsomeres

    Answer: 252 capsomeres

    Explanation: Adenoviruses possess 252 capsomeres in their capsid. 162 is the specific count for Herpes viruses, which students often confuse with Adenoviruses.