Distinguish between virus and viroids.

1.	Distinguish between virus and viroids.
Answer» Viruses – Connecting link between living and non living. - Non cellular structure consisting of protein coat and Nucleic acid - Can reproduce within a host cell. - Viruses which infect bacteria are called Bacteriophage. Viroids – Free RNA without protein coat. RNA with Low molecular weight.

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Viruses – Connecting link between living and non living.

- Non cellular structure consisting of protein coat and Nucleic acid

- Can reproduce within a host cell.

- Viruses which infect bacteria are called Bacteriophage.

Viroids – Free RNA without protein coat.

RNA with Low molecular weight.

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