How are viroids different from viruses?

  • A
    Viroids contain protein coat but lack $RNA$.
  • B
    Viroids are larger than viruses.
  • C
    Viroids lack a protein coat and contain free $RNA$ of low molecular weight.
  • D
    Viroids contain $DNA$ instead of $RNA$.

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$X$-bodies are formed during the infection of:

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Name any three viruses which have $RNA$ as the genetic material.

Assertion $A$: Viruses are considered as a link between living and non-living organisms.
Reason $R$: Viruses are non-living,but they are obligate parasites in living cells.
Which option is correct for Assertion $A$ and Reason $R$?

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