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Biology Biological Classification All Topic Question For Revision Test Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 26, 2026

Difference between virus and viroid is -

A
Absence of protein coat in viroid but present in virus and
B
Presence of low molecular weight RNA in virus but absent in viroid
C
Both
D
None of the above

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Viruses: Consist of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protective protein coat known as a capsid.

Viroids: These are infectious agents that are smaller than viruses. They consist solely of a short strand of free, circular RNA and completely lack a protein coat.

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