Question

Does the Influenza virus have a protein capsid?

Answer 1

Capsid:

1. The capsid is the protein coat, which protects the viral genome.
2. It is made up of capsomeres and arranged in helical or polyhedral forms.

Influenza virus:

1. The genome of an influenza virus particle, like that of all viruses, is enclosed in a protein capsid.
2. Influenza viruses have a spherical shape with a diameter of 800 to 1200 microns.
3. They have a protein capsule that encases single-stranded RNA.
4. Single-stranded RNA is typically linear.
5. Approximately 10% of the viral particle is made up of it.