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Viroids have...

Viroids have

A

double stranded DNA enclosed by a protein coat

B

double stranded RNA enclosed by a protein coat

C

single stranded RNA not enclosed by a protein coat

D

single stranded DNA not enclosed by a protein coat

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The correct Answer is:
C
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