NEET Botany Viruses & Viroids MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about viruses and viroids is correct?
Viruses are considered living organisms because they can replicate independently outside of host cells.
Viroids are composed solely of RNA and lack a protein coat, distinguishing them from viruses.
Viroids can infect a wide range of organisms, including animals, plants, and bacteria.
Viruses are larger than bacteria and can be seen under a light microscope without special techniques.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Viroids are indeed composed only of RNA and do not have a protein coat, which differentiates them from viruses that consist largely of proteins and nucleic acids. Viruses require a host cell for replication and are considered non-living outside of it.
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