Proteinaceous infectious particles without nucleation acids are known as ____________.

Viroids

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Solution

The correct option is B Viroids
Viroids are the smallest infectious pathogens known. They are composed of a soft strand of circular, single-stranded RNA that has no protein coating. All known viroids are inhabitants of higher plants, and most cause disease.
So, option A is the correct option.

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