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Meaning of VIROID

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a plant virus with its RNA arranged in a circular chromosome without a protein coat
 
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 Synonyms: virusoid
 
 See Also: plant virus

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. A small, self-splicing RNA molecule that accompanies several plant viruses, including tobacco ringspot virus.
  2. A plant pathogen that consists of a naked RNA molecule of approximately 250-350 nucleotides, whose extensive base pairing results in a nearly correct double helix.
 
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Glossary
 
 Definition: A plant pathogen that consists of a naked RNA molecule of approximately 250-350 nucleotides, whose extensive base pairing results in a nearly correct double helix. (See Satellite RNA)
 
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