Viroids differ from viruses in having
- DNA molecules without protein coat
- RNA molecules with protein coat
- RNA molecules without protein coat
- DNA molecules with protein coat
Answer
(3) RNA molecules without protein coat
Solution
As per NCERT, in 1971 T.O. Diener discovered a new infectious agent, smaller than viruses, that caused potato spindle tuber disease.
⇒ It was found to be a free RNA; it lacked the protein coat that is found in viruses, hence the name viroid.
∴ Viroids differ from viruses in having RNA molecules without a protein coat.
Answer: (3)