Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Viruses can infect
- bacteria
- fungi
- plants
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2016
– Statement 1 is correct: Viruses that infect bacteria are called bacteriophages.
– Statement 2 is correct: Viruses that infect fungi are called mycoviruses.
– Statement 3 is correct: Viruses that infect plants are called plant viruses and cause numerous plant diseases.