Statement 1: Virus has a nucleic acid which is encased in a protein coat. Statement 2: The genetic material present in viruses is only DNA.
A
Both Statements are correct.
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B
Both Statements are wrong.
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C
Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is wrong.
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D
Statement 1 is wrong and Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution
The correct option is C Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is wrong. Genetic material in viruses are present either as RNA or as DNA. The genetic material is covered by a protein coat.