Question
How are viroids different from viruses?
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Answer
Differences between Viroids and Viruses :
| S.No. | Viruses | Viroids |
| 1 | They are smaller than bacteria. | They are smaller than viruses. |
| 2 | They may have genetic substance RNA or DNA. | While they have only RNA. |
| 3 | They have a protein coating. | They don't have protein coating. |
| 4 | These cause the following diseas : AIDS, small pox etc. | While they cause a disease called potato spindle tuber. |
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