NEET Solved Paper 2016 Question 4

Question: Which of the following statements is wrong for viroids?

Options:

A) They lack a protein coat

B) They are smaller than viruses

C) They cause infections

D) Their RNA is of high molecular weight

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Viroids are indeed smaller than viruses, lack a protein coat, and can cause infections. However, their RNA is not of high molecular weight; it is actually quite small and consists of a short strand of circular RNA.