Which Statement Is Not True About the Virus Capsid

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true about the virus capsid?

• A) Because the capsid is not essential to the virus, it is not a useful target for antiviral drugs.
• B) The capsid is made of one or more types of protein subunits.
• C) Both bacteriophage and animal viruses have capsids.
• D) The capsid determines the shape of the virus.
• E) The capsid functions as a package for the viral genetic material.

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Definitions:

Fibrin

A protein involved in blood clotting, formed from fibrinogen during the clotting process to create a mesh that seals wounds.

Insoluble Protein

Insoluble proteins are a type of protein that do not dissolve in water, often forming structural components of cells or tissues.

Clot

A thick mass of coagulated blood or other material formed in a liquid, as in a wound or within a blood vessel.

Fibrinogen

A soluble plasma protein that is transformed into fibrin during blood clotting, playing a critical role in wound healing.