T.O. Diener discovered a/an

Capsid-free infectious RNA

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Solution

The correct option is B Capsid-free infectious RNA
The phenomenon of a small infectious RNA was first described by T.O. Diener As a distinct class of pathogens that do not encode any protein and lack a capsid. Hence, called capsid free infectious RNA.
So, the correct answer is 'Capsid-free infectious RNA'

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