Which Group of Organisms Are Viroids,instead of Viruses,most Likely to Parasitize

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which group of organisms are viroids,instead of viruses,most likely to parasitize?

• A) plants
• B) bacteria
• C) fish
• D) fungi
• E) cattle

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Definitions:

Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence that affects genetic information, potentially leading to genetic diversity and variations within species.

Allele

A variant form of a gene at a particular position (locus) on a chromosome.

Inheritance

The process by which genetic information is passed on from parents to their offspring.