Depending on the type of virus, which of the following is a function of the virus capsid?
A) To attach to the correct type of host cell.
B) To protect the viral genome from nucleases.
C) To ensure delivery of the genome into the host cell.
D) To protect the viral genome from damage by UV light.
E) All of the above functions are correct.
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A) a structure
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Q10: How many copies of the capsid protein
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Q13: A Type I membrane protein has which
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Q17: A packaging sequence is involved in which
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