What is the total number of capsomeres, the protein subunits forming the capsid, present in the Herpes virus?

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11 May 2018
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Capsomeres are the protein units that make up the viral capsid. In the case of the Herpes virus, the capsid is composed of 162 capsomeres, which is a distinctive feature of this virus.

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