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BotanyBiological ClassificationViruses, Viroids and PrionsEasy2 minPYQ_2020
BotanyEasysingle choice

By identifying the shape of the potato, select the option that represents the causative agent for this condition

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

Potato spindle tuber disease causes stunted growth of plant with malformed tubers. Some even show cracking. This disease is caused by a viroid which is a small, ssRNA molecule without any protein coat over it. Prion is a type of protein molecule which causes misfolding in other proteins.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Biological ClassificationSubtopic:Viruses, Viroids and Prions
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2020

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