viral capsid, major subunit

Term ID

GO:0098017

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.

References

Ontology

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