NEETBiologyBiological ClassificationMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following shows coiled RNA strand and capsomeres?
- APolio virus
- BTobaco mosaic virus
- CMeasles virus
- DRetrovirus
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Correct answer: B
Tobacco mosaic virus is a RNA virus that causes tobacco mosaic disease. It has single stranded coiled RNA molecule as its genetic material a part of which hangs outside the protein coat. Protein coat consists of approximately 2130 capsomeres which are helically arranged to form a hollow cylinder of about 4 nm diameter.
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