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Biology Question on viruses and subviral particles

T.O. Diener discovered a

A

Bacteriophage

B

Infectious protein

C

Free infectious DNA

D

Free infectious RNA

Answer

Free infectious RNA

Explanation

Solution

1971 T.O.Diener discovered viroids which are infectious agents. They consist of very low molecular weight RNA without any protein coat. These are smaller than viruses that cause potato spindle tuber disease chrysanthemum stunt etc.