Which of the Following Describes the Structure of the Polyomavirus

Question

Which of the following describes the structure of the polyomavirus capsid?
A) 72 capsomeres composed of hexamers of VP1
B) 72 capsomeres composed of pentamers of VP1
C) 60 capsomeres composed of hexamers of VP1
D) 60 capsomeres composed of pentamers of VP1
E) 12 capsomeres composed of pentamers of VP1 with the remaining capsomeres composed of hexamers of VP1

Accepted Answer

Polyomavirus capsids are composed of 72 capsomeres, each of which is a pentamer of the viral protein 1 (VP1).