MDCAT Biology MCQ #2

During the assembly of an Adenovirus particle, how many individual protein subunits or capsomeres are required to form its icosahedral capsid?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #2

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the assembly of an Adenovirus particle, how many individual protein subunits or capsomeres are required to form its icosahedral capsid?

    • A) 162 capsomeres
    • B) 200 capsomeres
    • C) 210 capsomeres
    • D) 252 capsomeres

    Answer: 252 capsomeres

    Explanation: Adenovirus has 252 capsomeres. 162 is the count for Herpes virus, which is a common point of confusion for students.