capsid

• Существительное, обозначающее белковую оболочку, которая заключает в себе генетический материал вируса.

A noun referring to the protein shell that encloses the genetic material of a virus.

1. Virus protein shellC1formalscientific

   The protein shell that encloses and protects the genetic material of a virus particle.

   Капсид

   • The capsid is essential for the virus to infect host cells.
   • Scientists are studying how the capsid assembles around the viral genome.
   • Mutations in the capsid can affect the virus's ability to evade the immune system.

2. Type of leaf bugC2formalscientific

   A type of insect belonging to the family Miridae, often found on plants and leaves.

   Клоп-слепняк

   • The capsid bug is commonly found on fruit trees.
   • Farmers monitor capsid populations to protect their crops.
   • This particular capsid species feeds on plant sap.