MDCAT Biology MCQ #34

An electron micrograph reveals an icosahedral virus causing a respiratory infection. If it is an Adenovirus, how many capsomeres are present?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #34

  1. Question 1

    Q1. An electron micrograph reveals an icosahedral virus causing a respiratory infection. If it is an Adenovirus, how many capsomeres are present?

    • A) 162
    • B) 60
    • C) 125
    • D) 252

    Answer: 252

    Explanation: Adenoviruses have 252 capsomeres in their capsid; Herpesvirus is a tempting wrong choice as it has exactly 162 capsomeres.