A laboratory technician is observing a naked icosahedral virus responsible for common respiratory infections. How many capsomeres are present in Adenovirus?
Q1. A laboratory technician is observing a naked icosahedral virus responsible for common respiratory infections. How many capsomeres are present in Adenovirus?
Answer: 252 capsomeres
Explanation: Adenovirus contains 252 capsomeres in its icosahedral capsid, whereas Herpesvirus contains 162, which is a common point of confusion.