Which of the following exist as RNA surrounded by a protein coat?

A. Retrovirus
B. prion
C. Prokaryote
D. Spirochete
E. streptococcus


Ans: A. Retrovirus

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How are hormones distributed to tissues, and what determines which cells a hormone will affect?

What will be an ideal response?

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