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Capsid
01
la cápside, la cubierta proteica
the protein coat of a virus that encases its genetic material and helps it attach to and enter host cells during infection
Ejemplos
The capsid of a virus provides structural integrity, enclosing and protecting its genetic material.
La cápside de un virus proporciona integridad estructural, encerrando y protegiendo su material genético.
Capsids are often composed of repeating protein subunits called capsomers.
Las cápsides a menudo están compuestas de subunidades proteicas repetitivas llamadas capsómeros.
02
a small plant-feeding insect of the family Miridae, commonly known as a leaf bug
Ejemplos
The gardener noticed several capsids on the rose leaves.
Capsids can cause damage by sucking sap from young shoots.
