NEET 2016 · Class 11

Biological Classification

Which of the following statements is wrong for viroids?

  1. (A)They cause infections.
  2. (B)Their RNA is of high molecular weight.
  3. (C)They lack a protein coat.
  4. (D)They are smaller than viruses.

The NCERT line that answers it

Verbatim line

The RNA of the viroid was of low molecular weight.

Chapter
Biological Classification
Section
2.6 VIRUSES, VIROIDS, PRIONS AND LICHENS
Page
11
Words matched
10 of 10

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How this line gives the answer

0, emb=1.0, combined=1.0). Verified: high — The span directly states 'The RNA of the viroid was of low molecular weight,' which conclusively proves that option B ('Their RNA is of high molecular weight') is wrong.

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