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. A researcher received two samples: one of a virus, and the other of a viroid. Unfortunately the labels were lost. Scientist felt that it could be distinguished the two by analyzing the presence or absence of a single molecule. What molecule would be searching for and why?
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A virus typically consists of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein coat called a capsid, and sometimes it has an additional lipid envelope. A viroid, on the other hand, is a much simpler entity, consisting solely of a short strand of circular Show more…
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