M.W. Beijerinck used the term ‘Contagium vivum fluidum’ to describe
A
prions
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B
viruses
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C
viroids
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D
bacteria
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Solution
The correct option is B viruses M.W. Beijerinck used the term ‘Contagium vivum fluidum’ (infectious living fluid) to describe viruses. M.W. Beijerinck demonstrated that the extract from virus-infected tobacco plants when applied to healthy plants caused infection in healthy plants.