Bacteriophage alpha 3 virions,computer artwork. Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria. Bacteriophage alpha 3 has a capsid consisting of 60 coat proteins (blue) and 12 pentameric (5-subunit) spike proteins (red). The spikes allow the virus to recognise and bind to host cells. The virus carries its genetic material in single-stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) form | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Laguna Design |
Bildgröße: | 4838 px × 3661 px |
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