STANDARDBotany-Viruses
STANDARD Botany Discovery and Characteristics Multiple Correct Question
Type: Multiple Correct-conceptual-Medium
Select the wrong statements
A
W.M. Stanley showed that viruses could be crystallized
B
The term 'contagium vivum fluidum' was coined by M.W. Beijerinck
C
Mosaic disease in tobacco and AIDS in human being are caused by viruses
D
The viroids were discovered by D.J. Ivanowski
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Mosaic disease in tobacco is caused by viruses, but AIDS in humans is caused by the HIV virus, not a plant virus. The statement incorrectly groups these diseases together.
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