Q. Study the given figure of structure of TMV (Tobacco Mosaic Virus) and select the option that correctly identifies the labellings A and B.
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A B
(a) ssDNA Capsomeres
(b) dsDNA Capsomeres
(c) ssRNA Capsomeres
(d) dsRNA Tail fibres

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Solution:

TMV (Tobacco mosaic virus) is a ribovirus. It is rod shaped measuring . It is made up of ssRNA and proteinaceous covering capsid with 2130 capsomeres, which are helically arranged to form a hollow cylinder.