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Which of the following statements is wrong for viroids?

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

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Viroids were discovered by T.O. Diener. They are smaller than viruses, lack a protein coat (capsid), and consist of a free RNA of low molecular weight.

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Which of the following statements is wrong for viroids?
A
They are smaller than viruses
B
They cause infections
C
Their RNA is of high molecular weight
D
They lack a protein coat

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