What are viroids?how are they different from viruses?(2mark)(point wise)

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.viroids are small infectious substance that affects plant
.Word meaning: VIR(virus)OID(like)
Difference from virus: .virus has a DNA or RNA covered by protein shell, while viroid only has a single RNA
.virus affects animals,plants and humans where as viroid affects only plants.

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