Term Name: | viral capsid, major subunit |
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Synonyms: | major capsomere, major head protein |
Definition: | The part of the viral capsid that comprises the most common capsomere type. For example, in a T=3 icosahedral capsid, which is composed of 12 pentameric and 20 hexameric capsomeres, the hexameric capsomeres are major subunits. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0098017] QuickGO AmiGO |