Question

Where is capsid found?

Answer 1

The location where capsid is found:

1. The capsid encases the virus and is made up of a finite number of protein subunits called capsomeres, which are usually located around or associated with the virion nucleic acid.
2. To protect its nucleic acid genome from the hostile environment, each virus has a protein capsid.
3. The two most common forms of virus capsids are helical and icosahedral.
4. Viral capsids are a protein cages made from a virus's protein shell, and can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and protein components depending on the virus.