MDCAT Biology MCQ #121

A researcher counting subunits on the icosahedral capsid of an adenovirus under an electron microscope will identify how many total capsomeres?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #121

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher counting subunits on the icosahedral capsid of an adenovirus under an electron microscope will identify how many total capsomeres?

    • A) 162 capsomeres
    • B) 2130 capsomeres
    • C) 252 capsomeres
    • D) 12 capsomeres

    Answer: 252 capsomeres

    Explanation: Adenoviruses possess 252 capsomeres; 162 is the count for herpesviruses, which is a common point of confusion for students.