Select incorrect statement about viroid :-

Biology The Living World Skill Builder Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 13, 2026

Free infectious RNA

It was discovered by T.O. Diener

It causes potato spindle tuber disease

It contains high molecular weight RNA

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The correct answer is:

This statement is incorrect because:

• Viroids are made of low molecular weight, small circular RNA, not high molecular weight RNA.

• They lack a protein coat and are much simpler than viruses.

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