Term Name: viral capsid, minor subunit
Synonyms: minor capsomere, minor head protein
Definition: The part of the viral capsid that comprises the less common capsomere type. For example, in a T=3 icosahedral capsid, which is composed of 12 pentameric and 20 hexameric capsomeres, the pentameric capsomeres are minor subunits.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0098018]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: capsomere