M.W. Beijerinck used the term ‘Contagium vivum fluidum’ to describe

prions

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viruses

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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.

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