NEETBiologyBiological ClassificationMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
- AInfective constituent in viruses is the protein coat
- BPrions consist of abnormally folded proteins
- CViroids lack a protein coat
- DViruses are obligate parasites
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Correct answer: A
Virus : Viruses are obligate parasites. In addition to proteins, viruses also contain genetic material that could be either RNA or DNA. No virus contains both RNA and DNA. A virus is a nucleoprotein and the genetic material is infectious.
Viroids: It lacks the protein coat that is found in viruses and hence, the name viroid.
Prions: In modern medicine, certain infectious neurological diseases were found to be transmitted by an agent consisted of abnormally folded protein.
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