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Virus contains both type of nucleic acids, i.e., DNA and RNA.

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True
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False
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Solution

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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