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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