NEET Solved Paper 2019 Question 21

Question: Which of the following statements is incorrect? [NEET 5-5-2019]

Options:

A) Infective constituent in viruses is the protein coat

B) Prions consist of abnormally folded proteins

C) Viroids lack a protein coat

D) Viruses are obligate parasites

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • The infective constituent in viruses it its genetic material (DNA/RNA) but not its protein coat.