Select the wrong statements

Options

A. W.M. Stanley showed that viruses could be crystallized
B. The term 'contagium vivum fluidum' was coined by M.W. beijerinck
C. Mosaic disease in tobacco and AIDS in human being are caused by viruses
D. The viroids were discovered by D.J. Ivanowski

Answer

D

Explanation

The first recognized viroid the pathogenic agent of the potato spindle tuber disease was discovered by Theodor otto Diener.