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      Question

      Which term describes viruses dependent on a helper

      virus for replication?
      A Satellite virus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Viroid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Gemini virus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Capsid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Mycovirus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Satellite viruses lack genes necessary for replication and rely on a helper virus. Gemini viruses (option c) are plant viruses with bipartite ssDNA. Viroids (option b) are non-encapsidated RNA pathogens. Capsid (option d) refers to the protein coat of viruses.

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