Mycvir Basic Flashcards
1
Q
Nucleic acid of a virus
A
Genome
2
Q
Protein shell or coat that encloses genome
A
Capsid
3
Q
Cluster of peptide that combine to form capsomere
A
Protomer
4
Q
Protein-nucleic acid complex of a virus
A
Nucleocapsid
5
Q
Lipid-filled membrane surrounding a virus which acquiredd from host’s cell membrane
A
Envelope
6
Q
Glycoproteins projected on the surface of viral envelope for attachment
A
Spikes/peplomers
7
Q
Complete virus particle may be synonymous to the nucleocapsid
A
Virion