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Standard IX
Biology
Pathogens
Virus contain...
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Virus contains both type of nucleic acids, i.e., DNA and RNA.
A
True
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False
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The correct option is
B
False
The viruses are non-cellular organisms that are characterized by having an inert crystalline structure outside the living cell.
In addition to proteins, viruses also contain genetic material, that could be either RNA or DNA. No virus contains both RNA and DNA.
Hence Virus contains both type of nucleic acids, i.e., DNA and RNA is a false statement.
So, the correct answer is 'False'.
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