Chapter 2 Flashcards
Virus Structure and Assembly
1
Q
T, triangulation number
A
h2+hk+k2
2
Q
two general types of capsids
A
icosahedral symmetry or helical symmetry
3
Q
matrix protein
A
proteins between the nucleocapsid and envelope
4
Q
parvovirus capsids contain
A
60 copies of protein
5
Q
poliovirus capsids contain
A
VP1, VP2 and VP3, each with 60 copies