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Who discovered that RNA is genetic material in TMV?
Who discovered that RNA is genetic material in TMV?
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The correct option is A Gierere and Schramm
The genetic material of most plant viruses is RNA. TMV contains RNA as the genetic material which was discovered by Gierere and Schramm. The RNA present in the TMV is a positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus that infects a wide range of plants, especially tobacco and other members of the family Solanaceae. The infection causes characteristic patterns such as "mosaic"-like mottling and discolouration on the leaves. Thus, the correct answer is option 'Gierere and Schramm'.
The genetic material of most plant viruses is RNA. TMV contains RNA as the genetic material which was discovered by Gierere and Schramm. The RNA present in the TMV is a positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus that infects a wide range of plants, especially tobacco and other members of the family Solanaceae. The infection causes characteristic patterns such as "mosaic"-like mottling and discolouration on the leaves.
Thus, the correct answer is option 'Gierere and Schramm'.
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