Which of the following shows coiled RNA strand and capsomeres?
- Polio virus
- Tobacco mosaic virus
- Measles virus
- Retrovirus
Answer
(2) Tobacco mosaic virus
Solution
As per NCERT, the figure of Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) shows a helically coiled single-stranded RNA surrounded by protein subunits called capsomeres.
∵ Capsomeres in TMV are arranged in a helical form around the RNA strand.
∴ TMV shows coiled RNA strand and capsomeres.
Answer: (2)