MDCAT Biology MCQ #110

The protein coat of a virus is composed of numerous repeating subunits. What are these individual subunits called in PTB terminology?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #110

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The protein coat of a virus is composed of numerous repeating subunits. What are these individual subunits called in PTB terminology?

    • A) Capsids
    • B) Capsomeres
    • C) Nucleocapsids
    • D) Virions

    Answer: Capsomeres

    Explanation: Capsid subunits are called capsomeres. Capsids are the whole protein coat, while capsomeres are the individual repeating units.