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The genetic material in viruses is...

The genetic material in viruses is

A

Only RNA

B

Only DNA

C

RNA and DNA both

D

RNA or DNA i.e. one nucleic acid in a virus

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The correct Answer is:
D
Chemically viruses are nucleoproteins. They are made up of central core of nucleic acid. Nucleic acid is only one either DNA or RNA.
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