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The genetic material of TMV is


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double-stranded circular DNA

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double-stranded linear DNA

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single-stranded spiral RNA

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single-stranded straight RNA

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Solution

The correct option is C

single-stranded spiral RNA


Plant viruses could have either DNA or RNA as genetic material. Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) causes diseases in plants. It has single-stranded spiral RNA which serves as the genetic material.


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