Analysis of a Herpes virus capsid reveals a specific number of capsomeres. How many capsomeres are present in this icosahedral virus?
Q1. Analysis of a Herpes virus capsid reveals a specific number of capsomeres. How many capsomeres are present in this icosahedral virus?
Answer: 162 capsomeres
Explanation: Herpes virus has 162 capsomeres. 252 is the count for Adenovirus, which is the most frequent distractor for this fact.