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BotanyBiological ClassificationViruses, Viroids and PrionsEasy2 minPYQ_2020
BotanyEasysingle choice

Complete the analogy

Humans: DNA:: Viroids:: ?

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

DNA is the genetic material in humans. T.O. Diener discovered a new infectious agent called viroids. It was smaller than viruses and caused potato spindle tuber disease. It has free low molecular weight RNA but does not have a protein coat. Thus, the genetic material in viroids is RNA.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Biological ClassificationSubtopic:Viruses, Viroids and Prions
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