Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 410
Question: Which of the following facts differentiates the plant virus from other viruses?
Options:
A) DNA is the genetic material
B) Obligate parasites
C) RNA is the genetic material
D) Nucleo-protein nature
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
All viruses are characteristically obligate parasites and nucleo-protein in nature.
But the nature of genetic material may vary among viruses.
In plant viruses, the genetic material is characteristically RNA, except cauliflower mosaic virus, where it is DNA.
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