Scientist A identified that a microbial agent causative of tobacco mosaic virus was smaller than a bacterium as it was able to pass through bacterial proof filters.
Scientist B demonstrated that the extract of infected tobacco plant was able to cause infection in a healthy plant.
Scientist C crystallized viruses and showed that they contain largely proteins.
Identify the names of the scientists based on their contribution to Virology.

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A-Beijerinck, B - Ivanovsky and C - O.Diener respectively

A- Ivanovsky, B - Beijerinck and C - W.M.Stanley respectively

A- W.M.Stanley, B - Beijerinck and C - Ivanovsky respectively

A -O.Diener, B - Ivanovsky and C - W.M.Stanley respectively

answer is B.

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Scientist A: Ivanovsky, identified that a microbial agent causative of tobacco mosaic virus was smaller than a bacterium as it was able to pass through bacterial proof filters.
Scientist B: Beijerinck, demonstrated that the extract of infected tobacco plant was able to cause infection in a healthy plant.
Scientist C :W.M.Stanley, crystallized viruses and showed that they contain largely proteins.

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