How is the construction of large icosahedral viral capsids different from small icosahedral viral capsids? Large viral capsids have: (select all that apply) Greater numbers of subunits A smaller triangulation number More types of capsid subunits Non-spherical capsid shape Larger subunits

How is the construction of large icosahedral viral capsids different from small icosahedral viral capsids? Large viral capsids have: (select all that apply) Greater numbers of subunits A smaller triangulation number More types of capsid subunits Non-spherical capsid shape Larger subunits

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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How is the construction of large icosahedral viral capsids different from small icosahedral viral
capsids? Large viral capsids have: (select all that apply)
Greater numbers of subunits
A smaller triangulation number
More types of capsid subunits
Non-spherical capsid shape
Larger subunits

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