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Capsomer Definitions:

  1. Ring-shaped morphological unit of which icosahedral capsids are constructed.

    Prescott's Microbiology 9th Edition by Joanne Willey, Linda Sherwood, Christopher J. Woolverton



  2. A protein subunit of a viral capsid.

    Essential Microbiology by Stuart Hogg



  3. A subunit of the virus capsid shaped as a triangle or disc.

    Foundations in Microbiology by Kathleen Park Talaro, Arthur Talaro



Capsomer Notes:

Capsomeres are the subunits of capsids. Capsids are the outer covering made of proteins that provides protection to the viral genetic material. Self-assembly of capsomeres can form the capsid. Capsomeres are made up of subunits called protomers.

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