Q17 / 160 · JIPMER 2011 · Botany

Nucleic acid is absent in

  • A
    virus
  • B
    viroid
  • Correct answer
    C
    prion
  • D
    mycoplasma

Solution

Prions are disease causing proteinaceous molecules. These lack nucleic acid and are formed due to abnormal folding of proteins.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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