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T.O. Diener discovered a
T.O. Diener discovered a
Updated On: Jul 9, 2024
- Bacteriophage
- Infectious protein
- Free infectious DNA
- Free infectious RNA
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The Correct Option is D
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1971 T.O.Diener discovered viroids which are infectious agents. They consist of very low molecular weight RNA without any protein coat. These are smaller than viruses that cause potato spindle tuber disease chrysanthemum stunt etc.
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