Number of components in alfa alfa mosaic virus is
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The number of components in alfa alfa mosaic virus is 4.AMV (Alfalfa mosaic virus) contains four nucleoproteins in major amounts along with a definite length of RNA.
The virion has a capsid (coat protein) but no envelope. The icosahedral symmetry of the capsid is round to elongated.
The range for the length of the virion particle is about 30 - 57 nm. AMV is a multipartite virus and is composed of four particles (three bacilliform and one spheroidal) with a diameter of 18 nm.
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