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Select the correct option for the matched pair.
BiologyBiological ClassificationNEET
Options:
  • A Viroid - Naked infective RNA
  • B Prion - Infectious protein affecting only plants
  • C Capsid - Protein coat of viroid
  • D Phytophage - dsDNA
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Viroid - Naked infective RNA
Viroids are naked infective RNA which are not surrounded by any protein coat. Prions are infective proteins which causes diseases only in animals. Protein coat of virus is known as a capsid. Phytophage are plant viruses which generally has ssRNA as the genetic material.

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