Which of the Following Viral Features is Most Apt to Correlate

Question

Which of the following viral features is most apt to correlate with the size of the genome?
A)size of the viral capsomeres
B)RNA versus DNA genome
C)double- versus single-strand genomes
D)size and shape of the capsid
E)glycoproteins of the envelope

Accepted Answer

The size and shape of the capsid are most likely to correlate with the size of the genome because the capsid must be large enough to enclose the viral genome. Larger genomes typically require larger capsids to accommodate the additional genetic material.