Question
Biology Question on Strategies For Enhancement in Food Production
Which of the following diseases is caused by virus?
A
Tobacco mosaic
B
Late blight of potato
C
Turnip mosaic
D
Both (a) and (c)
Answer
Both (a) and (c)
Explanation
Solution
Tobacco mosaic is caused by Tobacco Mosaic Virus. The infection causes characteristic patterns, such as "mosaic"- like mottling and discolouration on the leaves. Turnip Mosaic Virus causes turnip mosaic. Chlorotic lesions, mosaic and mottling are the common symptoms of this disease.