An electron micrograph reveals an icosahedral virus causing a respiratory infection. If it is an Adenovirus, how many capsomeres are present?
Q1. An electron micrograph reveals an icosahedral virus causing a respiratory infection. If it is an Adenovirus, how many capsomeres are present?
Answer: 252
Explanation: Adenoviruses have 252 capsomeres in their capsid; Herpesvirus is a tempting wrong choice as it has exactly 162 capsomeres.