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Viruses contain

a)

Only RNA

b)

Only DNA

c)

Either DNA or RNA

d)

Neither DNA nor RNA



Question ID - 163 | SaraNextGen Top Answer

Viruses contain

a)

Only RNA

b)

Only DNA

c)

Either DNA or RNA

d)

Neither DNA nor RNA

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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

The genomes of viruses can be composed of either DNA or RNA. Usually plant viruses contain RNA but there are many plant viruses, which contain DNA as genetic material. Similarly, animal viruses usually contain DNA but there are many animal viruses, which contain RNA as genetic material.

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