Question

What is the function of capsid?

Answer 1

Virus:

1. It is the smallest infectious pathogen.
2. It is composed of genetic material and a protein coat is called a capsid.
3. The virus lacks replication of cellular machinery.
4. It invades the host cell and takes over its cellular replication machinery in order to replicate.
5. Examples of viruses include Lyssavirus, CoronaVirus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Myxovirus, etc.

Capsid:

1. The capsid is a protein shell that encases the virus.
2. The capsid is the outer protein coat that protects viruses' nucleic acid (DNA or RNA).