Question

The genetic material in virus is

• A. Only RNA
• B. Only DNA
• C. RNA and DNA both
• D. RNA or DNA i.e., one nucleic acid in a virus

Answer 1

The correct option is D RNA or DNA i.e., one nucleic acid in a virus

The nucleic acid is either DNA or RNA, which serves as genetic material. They are smaller than bacteria. They replicate either in plant or animal cells.Outside the living cell they exist as, active particles surrounded by a protein coat.