Human rhinovirus, molecular model. This virus consists of a protein capsid (multicoloured), enclosing an RNA (ribonucleic acid) genetic code (genome).

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Human rhinovirus, molecular model. This virus consists of a protein capsid (multicoloured), enclosing an RNA (ribonucleic acid) genetic code (genome). The rhinovirus infects the upper respiratory tract and is the cause of the common cold. It is spread by coughs and sneezes.

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