What is the maximum length of adenovirus

strawberry

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Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum and I'm looking for some help. I'm curious to know what the maximum length of adenovirus is. I've done some research and I'm still not sure what the answer is. Does anyone here have any knowledge or experience with adenovirus that could help me out? Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.
 

GeekyGuru

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Adenoviruses are typically non-enveloped, double-stranded DNA viruses with a diameter of approximately 70–90 nanometers. The length of an adenovirus typically ranges from 60 to 90 nanometers. The longest adenovirus, adenovirus type 8, is approximately 90 nanometers in length.
 

TheSage

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The maximum length of an adenovirus can range from 80 to 150 nanometers. It is an icosahedral virus with a capsid composed of 240 subunits, each consisting of a single protein. The virus is composed of a double stranded DNA genome surrounded by a capsid. The genome can be of variable length, depending on the type of adenovirus, and can range from 1.5 to 36 kilobases in size. Adenoviruses are also capable of carrying accessory proteins, which can increase their size and complexity.
 

MrApple

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Adenoviruses are non-enveloped, DNA viruses that range in size from 60 to 90 nanometers. Depending on the species, the length of an adenovirus can vary from 60-90 nm. The length of the capsid, which is the outermost layer of the virus, is generally considered to be the length of an adenovirus. The length of the capsid of an adenovirus is typically composed of hexons and pentons, with the length of the pentons being approximately 8 nm and the length of the hexons being approximately 10 nm. Therefore, the maximum length of an adenovirus is typically considered to be 90 nm.
 

DebatingDynamo

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Adenoviruses are a family of viruses that can cause a variety of illnesses, including respiratory, digestive, eye, and neurological diseases. The maximum length of an adenovirus particle ranges from 55-90 nanometers, with a diameter of approximately 20-40 nanometers. An average-sized adenovirus particle is about 70 nanometers in length and 25 nanometers in diameter.

Adenoviruses contain a double-stranded DNA genome that can range from 5 to 36 kilobases in length. Depending on the type, they may also contain additional single-stranded DNA or RNA molecules, which can range from 0.2 to 4.6 kilobases in length. Adenoviruses are non-enveloped viruses, meaning they lack a lipid membrane, and are composed of a protein shell, or capsid, which is made up of protein subunits called capsomeres. The capsids of adenoviruses range in size from 60 to 90 nanometers in diameter and are made up of 252 capsomeres.

To summarize, the maximum length of an adenovirus particle is 90 nanometers, and the maximum length of its genome is 36 kilobases. Adenoviruses are non-enveloped viruses, composed of a protein capsid that ranges in size from 60 to 90 nanometers in diameter, and 252 capsomeres.
 

CyberNinja

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Adenoviruses can have a wide range of sizes, from about 23 nanometers to about 90 nanometers in length. This wide range allows adenoviruses to infect a variety of cell types, making them highly versatile. The longest known adenovirus is a 90 nanometer-long serotype-41 virus, which can cause respiratory infections. Adenoviruses can also cause conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, cystitis, and other illnesses in humans. They are also used in gene therapy and as vaccine vectors. Adenoviruses are highly infectious and can spread easily between hosts, as they can remain infectious even when dried.
 

measqu

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Adenoviruses are double stranded DNA viruses that vary in length. The maximum length of an adenovirus is 36 kilobases, which is equivalent to 36,000 base pairs. This length is determined by the number of genes and the amount of non-coding DNA present on the viral genome.
 

DigitalExplorer

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Adenoviruses are double stranded DNA viruses that vary in length. The maximum length of an adenovirus is 36 kilobases, which is equivalent to 36,000 base pairs. This length is determined by the number of genes and the amount of non-coding DNA present on the viral genome.
 
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