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This research investigates Protein organization and pleomorphicity. The purpose of this analysis was to measure how much Z and NP is positioned near the edge of the virion. It was yet unknown so we come up with this method to select different sides as briefed to do the transect analysis. In order to understand protein organization and pleomorphicity images of well-organized and poorly organized arenavirus have been shown and radial density averages have been taken. Radial density transects were taken at 8 points spaced evenly around each particle.

This research investigates the Investigation of the relationship of shape and size of glycoprotein and its function. From this data it was concluded that coverage was not significantly related to virus shape or size across the Arenaviridae. The correlation coefficient for LCMV, TCRV and PICV were all below the level that would be considered statistically meaningful or should small contradictory effects (Table 4.1) Most virions were covered with GPs but a few did not appear to have any. From this data it was concluded that GP density does not affect virus shape.