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Cauliflower mosaic virus contains

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ssRNA

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dsRNA

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dsDNA

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ssDNA

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Solution

The correct option is D dsDNA
Cauliflower mosaic virus (CaMV) is a member of the genus Caulimovirus. It is one of the viruses which infect many plants especially the members of Cruciferae. It contains DNA as a genetic material instead of RNA and replicates through the mechanisms of reverse transcription like a retrovirus. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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