Capsid
01
kapsiden, proteinhöljet
the protein coat of a virus that encases its genetic material and helps it attach to and enter host cells during infection
Exempel
The capsid of a virus provides structural integrity, enclosing and protecting its genetic material.
En viruss kapsid ger strukturell integritet genom att omge och skydda dess genetiska material.
Capsids are often composed of repeating protein subunits called capsomers.
Kapsider består ofta av upprepande proteinenheter som kallas kapsomerer.
02
a small plant-feeding insect of the family Miridae, commonly known as a leaf bug
Exempel
The gardener noticed several capsids on the rose leaves.
Capsids can cause damage by sucking sap from young shoots.
