The genetic material of virus includes

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The genetic material of virus includes

A. only RNA.

B. only DNA.

C. RNA and DNA both

D. RNA or DNA i.e. one nucleic acid in a virus.

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Viruses are obligate intracellular parasite which can reproduce only by invading and taking over other cells as they lack the cellular machinary for self reproduction. Viruses have either DNA or RNA as the genetic material. Viruses having RNA as the genetic material are known as Retroviruses.

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D. RNA or DNA i.e. one nucleic acid in a virus.

The genetic material of virus includes

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