Question

How are Viroids Differ From Viruses

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Virus is a nucleoprotein particle whereas is an infectious RNA particle. In virus Nucleic acid can be DNA or RNA whereas Viroid is formed of only RNA. Virus has a larger size whereas Viroid is smaller in size. Virus can infect all types of organisms whereas Viroid can infect only plants

Answer 2

⭐ $\sf\underline\pink{ Viroids \: \: \: :- }$

1. Viroids are infectious agents to plants.
2. Protein coat is absent.
3. Viroids contain nucleic acid only.
4. Their nucleic acid consists of only RNA.

⭐ $\sf\underline\pink{ Viruses \: \: \: :- }$

1. Viruses are infectious agents to all organisms.
2. Protein coat is present.
3. Viruses contain nucleic acid & protein coat.
4. The nucleic acid may be RNA or DNA.