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Biological Classification: Prions/agents MCQ

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Prions/agentsHardQuestion 9487

Question

Which acellular infectious agent lacks a protein coat?

  1. A
    Viroid
    Correct
  2. B
    Bacteriophage
  3. C
    Retrovirus
  4. D
    Lichen

Correct answer

Viroid

Explanation

This is the defining difference between viroids and typical viruses.

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