Polio Virus #7
by Dennis Kunkel Microscopy/science Photo Library
Title
Polio Virus #7
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Dennis Kunkel Microscopy/science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Polio virus, cause of poliomyelitis, RNA virus (Enterovirus C), Picornaviridae Family, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). Polio virus is a human enterovirus that is composed of RNA and a protein capsid. The genome contains a single strand of RNA. The polio virus has a capsid morphology that is icosahedral symmetry that is non-enveloped. Since polio virus consists only of RNA and a protein coat is regarded as a simple virus. . Magnification: x46,050 when shortest axis printed at 25 millimetres.
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October 3rd, 2018
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