Which of the following organisms have only a protein coat and the genetic material?

Bacteria

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Viruses

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Amoeba

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
Viruses

Viruses are acellular organisms that only have a protein coat and the genetic material. They are inactive outside a host cell. Once they enter the host cell they multiply using the host cell materials.

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