NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
Complete the analogy Humans: DNA:: Viroids:: ?
Options
- ADNA
- BRNA
- CDNA or RNA
- DProteins
Correct answer
B. RNA
Step-by-step solution
DNA is the genetic material in humans. T.O. Diener discovered a new infectious agent called viroids. It was smaller than viruses and caused potato spindle tuber disease. It has free low molecular weight RNA but does not have a protein coat. Thus, the genetic material in viroids is RNA.