Do virus have DNA or RNA?

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Yes. Most viruses have either RNA or DNA as their genetic material. The nucleic acid may be single- or double-stranded. The simplest viruses contain only enough RNA or DNA to encode four proteins.

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A virus always consists of double strand of DNA or RNA surrounded by protein coat. Actually answered is given false but viruses have Double strength. So the statement is true or false.

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