Botany-Viruses & Viroids
NEET Botany Viruses & Viroids MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
Consider a diagram of a virus showing its structure. Which component in the diagram is primarily responsible for the virus's ability to crystallize, as shown by W.M. Stanley?
A
Protein coat
B
Nucleic acid
C
Lipid envelope
D
Glycoprotein spikes
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
W.M. Stanley demonstrated that viruses could be crystallized, and these crystals consist largely of proteins. This indicates the protein coat is crucial for crystallization.
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