Botany-Viruses & Viroids

NEET Botany Viruses & Viroids MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11

What term did M.W. Beijerinck use to describe the fluid that could cause infection in healthy plants?

A

Contagium vivum fluidum

B

Infectious liquid

C

Pathogenic serum

D

Tobacco mosaic extract

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

M.W. Beijerinck named the new pathogen 'virus' and referred to the fluid as Contagium vivum fluidum, which means infectious living fluid.

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