Infectious proteins are present in

Satellite viruses

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Gemini viruses

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Prions

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Viroids

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Solution

The correct option is C
Prions

A prion is an infectious agent composed entirely of protein material.

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How are viroids different from viruses

What is the difference between viroids and viruses?

Question 9

Difference between virus and viroid is

(a) absence of protein coat in viroid, but present in virus.

(b) presence of low molecular weight RNA in virus, but absent in viroid,

(d) None of the above

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