NEET Biology question

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Read the given statements that describe certain infectious particle. (i) It was discovered by T.O. Diener and was found to be smaller than viruses. (ii) It causes potato spindle tuber disease. (iii) It is a free RNA particle which lacks the protein coat. (iv) It has low molecular weight RNA as genetic material. Which of the following is referred to here?

Answer: (B)

Solution

These statements describe viroids: discovered by T.O. Diener, smaller than viruses, causing potato spindle tuber

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