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The size of the parvoviruses is

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300 nm
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20 nm
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400 nm
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0.002 nm
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Solution

The correct option is A 20 nm
Parvoviruses are linear, non-segmented single-stranded DNA viruses which can cause disease in some animals, including starfish and humans.
Parvoviruses are among the smallest viruses and are 18–28 nm in diameter. It causes a highly contagious viral illness in dogs.
So, the answer is B.

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