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Biology Biological Classification Image Based Problems Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

The figure given below represents a Tobacco mosaic virus. Identify the correct statement about it:

A
Genetic material is single stranded DNA
B
Elongated capsid
C
Protein coat protects the capsid
D
It is an animal virus

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The correct answer is:
B

Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) has:

Single-stranded RNA (not DNA) → so is incorrect.

A helical/rod-shaped (elongated) capsid → so is correct.

The capsid is the protein coat itself, so is wrong (it is reversed/misleading).

It infects plants, not animals → so is wrong.

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