Viroids have

double stranded RNA enclosed by protein coat

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double stranded DNA enclosed by protein coat

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single stranded DNA not enclosed by protein coat

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single stranded RNA not enclosed by protein coat

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The correct option is D
single stranded RNA not enclosed by protein coat

Viroids are infectious particles containing single stranded RNA. Unlike viruses, they lack a capsule.

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Viroids have

The correct option is D single stranded RNA not enclosed by protein coat Viroids are infectious particles containing single stranded RNA. Unlike viruses, they lack a capsule.

The correct option is D
single stranded RNA not enclosed by protein coat

Viroids are infectious particles containing single stranded RNA. Unlike viruses, they lack a capsule.