The capsid is composed of protein subunits called

A) spikes
B) protomers
C) virions
D) capsomeres


Ans: D) capsomeres

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A man has extra digits (six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot). His wife and their daughter have a normal number of digits. Having extra digits is a dominant trait. The couple's second child has extra digits

What is the probability that their next (third) child will have extra digits? A) 1/2 B) 1/16 C) 1/8 D) 3/4

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