Class 11 Biology Biological Classification : NCERT Solutions for Question 5
How are viroids different from viruses?
Viroids are free RNA molecules of low molecular weight without any protein coat while viruses can have either RNA or DNA molecules encapsulated in a protein coat. Viroids are smaller in size than viruses.
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Viroids causes disease only in plant...... But viruse causes disease both in plant and animals......
Viroids lack a protein coat whereas viruses have protein coat called capsid.......
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