Botany-Viruses & Viroids
NEET Botany Viruses & Viroids MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
Consider a diagram showing a virus infecting a host cell. Once inside, the virus takes over the cellular machinery. Which structural component of a virus is primarily responsible for this process?
A
Protein coat
B
RNA or DNA
C
Lipid envelope
D
Tail fibers
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Viruses take over the host cell machinery using their genetic material, which can be RNA or DNA, as noted in the NCERT context.
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