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Name the various microbes that are devoid of cellular structure. Which one of them is made exclusively of protein, exclusively of nucleic acid and both [nucleic acid and protein].

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify Microbes Devoid of Cellular Structure:** - The primary microbes that lack a cellular structure are viruses, prions, and viroids. 2. **Classify Each Microbe Based on Composition:** - **Viruses:** These are composed of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat known as a capsid. Importantly, a virus contains both nucleic acid and protein. - **Prions:** These are infectious agents that are solely made up of protein. They do not contain any nucleic acid. ...
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