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Biology

Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi

What is the difference between a virus and a viroid?

Viroids are small fragments of nucleic acid (RNA) without a protein coat. They are usually associated with plant diseases and are several thousand times smaller than a virus.

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