MDCAT Biology MCQ #20

Analysis of a Herpes virus capsid reveals a specific number of capsomeres. How many capsomeres are present in this icosahedral virus?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #20

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Analysis of a Herpes virus capsid reveals a specific number of capsomeres. How many capsomeres are present in this icosahedral virus?

    • A) 252 capsomeres
    • B) 162 capsomeres
    • C) 150 capsomeres
    • D) 120 capsomeres

    Answer: 162 capsomeres

    Explanation: Herpes virus has 162 capsomeres. 252 is the count for Adenovirus, which is the most frequent distractor for this fact.