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Standard XII
Biology
Viroids
The genetic m...
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The genetic material of a viroid is
A
DNA
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B
RNA
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Protein
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Carbohydrate
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Solution
The correct option is
B
RNA
Viroids
are the smallest infectious pathogens known. They are composed solely of a short strand of circular, single-stranded RNA without protein coat.
So, the correct answer is 'RNA'.
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