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A single stranded DNA is present in-...

A single stranded DNA is present in-

A

TMV

B

Salmonella

C

Coliphage `phi xx 174`

D

Bacteria

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To determine where single-stranded DNA is present, we can analyze the options provided: 1. **Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV)**: This virus contains RNA, not DNA. Therefore, it does not have single-stranded DNA. 2. **Salmonella**: This is a type of bacteria that typically contains double-stranded DNA. Thus, it does not fit the criteria for single-stranded DNA. 3. **Coliphage φX174**: This is a bacteriophage, which is a virus that infects bacteria. It is known to have a circular single-stranded DNA genome. This makes it a candidate for the presence of single-stranded DNA. 4. **Bacteria**: Generally, bacteria have double-stranded DNA, so they do not have single-stranded DNA. Based on this analysis, the only option that contains single-stranded DNA is: **Answer: Coliphage φX174 (Option 3)** ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Options**: Look at the organisms provided in the question. 2. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Tobacco Mosaic Virus**: Contains RNA, not DNA. - **Salmonella**: Contains double-stranded DNA. - **Coliphage φX174**: Contains circular single-stranded DNA. - **Bacteria**: Typically have double-stranded DNA. 3. **Determine the Correct Answer**: The only option with single-stranded DNA is Coliphage φX174.
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