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Genetic substance of virus is:
Genetic substance of virus is:
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Viruses are unique in that they can contain either DNA or RNA as their genetic material, but not both.
Updated On: Mar 7, 2025
- DNA or RNA
- only RNA
- only DNA
- None of these
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Viruses can have either DNA or RNA as their genetic material. Some viruses have DNA (e.g., adenovirus), while others have RNA (e.g., retrovirus).
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