nucleocapsid

noun

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nu·cle·o·cap·sid | \ ˌnü-klē-ō-ˈkap-səd

, ˌnyü- \

Definition of nucleocapsid

: the nucleic acid and surrounding protein coat in a virus

Examples of nucleocapsid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Neither group of children had antibodies to a viral protein called the nucleocapsid, or N, that is entangled with the genetic material of the virus. — Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, "Children Produce Weaker Coronavirus Antibodies, Study Finds," 5 Nov. 2020 At the center of each virus is its genetic fingerprint (the ribonucleic acid, pink), surrounded by a protective protein shell (the nucleocapsid, yellow). — Doug Criss, CNN, "5 things for March 28: North Korea & China, Sacramento, water park death, new organ," 28 Mar. 2018

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