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Published on: August 12, 2026
Protein coat of virus is called.
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The capsid is the protective protein shell that encloses the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of a virus. It is composed of multiple protein subunits called capsomeres. The primary functions of the capsid are to safeguard the viral genome from environmental damage (such as pH changes or enzymes) and to facilitate the attachment and entry of the virus into a host cell.
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