In an experiment, common Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) and its mutant strain 'HR' were used to prepare hybrid particles with 'HR' nucleic acid and TMV protein coat. These hybrids were mixed with antibodies against 'HR' strains. If this mixture is applied to plant materials, it will result in

Options

A. loss of infectivity of virus particles due to inactivation of nucleic acids
B. loss of infectivity due to inactivation of protein coat.
C. intact infectivity because only neutrilised
D. unchanged infectivity because neither nucleic acid not protein coat is neutralised.

Answer

D

Explanation

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