Measles virus particle. Cutaway computer artwork showing the internal and external structure of a measles (Morbillivirus sp.) virus particle (virion).

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Measles virus particle. Cutaway computer artwork showing the internal and external structure of a measles (Morbillivirus sp.) virus particle (virion). The virion consists of RNA (ribonucleic acid, coloured spheres) genetic material surrounded by a lipid envelope (white spheres) with glycoproteins (coloured sticks) embedded in its surface. These surface proteins are used for recognising and binding to the host cell.

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Size: 4971px × 3516px
Photo credit: © SPRINGER MEDIZIN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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