The capsid of tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) has............... number of capsomeres.

1230

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2130

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2310

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3120

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Solution

The correct option is B 2130
Depending on shape virus can be cylindrical or helical e.g., Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) and cuboidal or polyhedral e.g., Adenovirus, Herpes virus. TMV contains a protein capsid, made up of capsomeres and single stranded RNA as genetic material. TMV has 2130 ovate capsomeres.

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