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Plant viruses have _____ and animal viruses are _____.
Plant viruses have _____ and animal viruses are _____.
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The correct option is C RNA or DNA; Varied in shape
Plant viruses can have either RNA or DNA as their genetic material. For instance, the cauliflower mosaic virus contains dsDNA (double-stranded DNA). It is circular and shows semi-discontinuous type of replication. RNA is the genetic material in other plant viruses like the tobacco mosaic virus. Animal viruses are of a variety of shapes. The influenza virus for instance, is spherical in shape, measuring about 800-1200∘A in diameter. Based on the host, certain viruses even have the ability to change their structure accordingly, as is the case of HIV.
Plant viruses can have either RNA or DNA as their genetic material. For instance, the cauliflower mosaic virus contains dsDNA (double-stranded DNA). It is circular and shows semi-discontinuous type of replication. RNA is the genetic material in other plant viruses like the tobacco mosaic virus. Animal viruses are of a variety of shapes. The influenza virus for instance, is spherical in shape, measuring about 800-1200∘A in diameter. Based on the host, certain viruses even have the ability to change their structure accordingly, as is the case of HIV.
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