capsomeres
/ˈkæpsəˌmɪrz/
noun
- Plural of capsomere; multiple protein subunits that make up a viral capsid.
- Different viruses have different numbers of capsomeres in their capsids.
- The capsomeres arrange themselves in a precise pattern to form the virus's protective coat.
- Under the microscope, the capsomeres look like tiny repeating blocks.