Question

Who proposed the phanerogram of virus?

• A. Lwoff and Tournier
• B. W.M. Stanley
• C. Weil et al.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Lwoff and Tournier

Lwoff and Tournier are the two scientists who proposed the classification of the viruses. They described the viruses as virus phanerogams. The classification was performed on the basis of genetic material, the presence of envelope or coat, the number of protein subunits, structure, symmetry and size.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.