Which of the following statements is wrong for viroids

Options

A. They are smaller than viruses
B. They cause infections
C. Their RNA is of high molecular weight
D. They lack a protein coat

Answer

C

Explanation

(c) Viroids are infectious, non-protein-coding, highly structured with small circular RNA's, which have the ability to replicate autonomously. These contain RNA of low molecular weight and induce diseases in higher plants.