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capsid

/ˈkæp.sɪd/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa a envoltura proteica que envolve o material genético de um vírus. É formada por subunidades proteicas chamadas capsômeros.

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈkæp.sɪd/

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

  • 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa a envoltura proteica que envolve o material genético de um vírus. É formada por subunidades proteicas chamadas capsômeros.
  1. Virus protein shell C1 formal scientific

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

    • 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.

    🇵🇹Capsídeo

  2. Type of leaf bug C2 formal scientific

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

    • 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.

    🇵🇹Percevejo-míride

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