Which of the following is an example of a sub-viral particle that infects plants?
Correct answer: B. Viroid
- A. Prion
- B. Viroid
- C. Bacteriophage
- D. Infectious protein
Explanation
Viroids are small, circular RNA molecules that can infect plants. They lack a protein coat and do not encode proteins, relying on the host's cellular machinery for replication. Viroids are responsible for various plant diseases, disrupting normal growth and development
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