Paper Models Illustrating Virus Symmetry.

McCarthy, D. A.

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ERIC Number: EJ410941

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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Paper Models Illustrating Virus Symmetry.

McCarthy, D. A.

Journal of Biological Education, v24 n1 p32-36 Spr 1990

Instructions are given for constructing two models, one to illustrate the general principles of symmetry in T=1, T=3, and T=4 viruses, and the other to illustrate the disposition of protein subunits in the T=3 plant viruses and the picornaviruses. (Author/CW)

Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Geometry, Higher Education, Models, Molecular Structure, Paper (Material), Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Viruses

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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