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Capsid
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capsida, învelișul proteic
the protein coat of a virus that encases its genetic material and helps it attach to and enter host cells during infection
Exemple
The capsid of a virus provides structural integrity, enclosing and protecting its genetic material.
Capsida unui virus asigură integritatea structurală, înconjurând și protejând materialul său genetic.
Capsids are often composed of repeating protein subunits called capsomers.
Capsidele sunt adesea compuse din subunități proteice repetitive numite capsomere.
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a small plant-feeding insect of the family Miridae, commonly known as a leaf bug
Exemple
The gardener noticed several capsids on the rose leaves.
Capsids can cause damage by sucking sap from young shoots.
