Nucleocapsid
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nucleocapsid is a noun meaning (biology) The core structure of a virus, consisting of nucleic acid surrounded by a coat of protein.
Meaning
(biology) The core structure of a virus, consisting of nucleic acid surrounded by a coat of protein.
Word Forms
- nucleocapsids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include icosahedral, paramyxovirus, capsid, ribonucleocapsid, supercapsid, incapsidation.
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