Viroids differ from viruses

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in the absence of a protein coat

in the presence of DNA

in the presence of nucleic acid and protein

in the absence of RNA

answer is C.

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Viroids are smaller in size than the viruses. Viroids infect only plants whereas virus infects all types of organisms. In viroids protein coat is absent whereas in viruses a protein covering or a coat called capsid is present. Viruses also contain genetic material.

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