How are viroids different from viruses? | Class 11 Biology Chapter Biological Classification, Biological Classification NCERT Solutions

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How are viroids different from viruses?

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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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abhit
2019-10-16 22:39:22

This isn't a complete answer please edit it and keep a new one

Ruhi
2019-09-15 15:26:34

Viroids causes disease only in plant...... But viruse causes disease both in plant and animals......

Ruhi
2019-09-15 15:24:08

Viroids lack a protein coat whereas viruses have protein coat called capsid.......

Gagan
2019-09-14 01:56:54

Yes.....the length of the answer shud b more

Shikha
2019-08-06 23:17:16

Length of answer should be more

Abhilash
2019-08-04 20:57:05

Thanks

shivam
2019-06-25 14:51:11

Answer is short . Explain some more

Maham
2019-06-21 17:53:55

Too short

Tisha
2019-05-19 09:49:51

Give some more information about this

Musavir
2018-09-24 20:50:48

Short answer

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