Multiple choice

Coltiviruses are associated with Colorado tick fever. Which of the following symmetries is present in the structure of these viruses?

  1. Enveloped icosahedral symmetry

  2. Helical symmetry

  3. Complex symmetry

  4. Non-enveloped icosahedral symmetry
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Explanation

Non-enveloped icosahedral symmetry is present in the structure of this virus. It is generally spherical in shape and has two concentric capsid shells surrounding a core of about 50 nanometers in diameter.

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