Panel 3. Every virus has a capsid, which can be considered as a box that contains its genome, which is made up of a nucleic acid that can be either RNA or DNA. Some viruses, seen later, also have an envelope. However, the capsid is truly the minimal element of the organization of a virus.

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Viral capsid

  • Philippe Roingeard

摘要

Panel 3. Every virus has a capsid, which can be considered as a box that contains its genome, which is made up of a nucleic acid that can be either RNA or DNA. Some viruses, seen later, also have an envelope. However, the capsid is truly the minimal element of the organization of a virus.