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A viroid is a small, circular RNA molecule that infects plants and can cause diseases. Unlike viruses, viroids do not have a protein coat and rely on the host plant's cellular machinery for replication. They can disrupt the normal functioning of plants and impair their growth and development.
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What is the name of the viriod responsible for cucumo virus?
The viroid responsible for cucumber pale fruit viroid (CPFV) infection in cucumbers is called the cucumber pale fruit viroid (CPFV). This viroid can cause symptoms such as yellowing, stunting, and distortion of leaves in infected plants.
What is the differences between viriods and prions?
Viroids are small circular RNA molecules that cause disease in plants, whereas prions are misfolded proteins that cause disease in animals. Viroids are composed of RNA, while prions are composed of protein. Prions replicate by inducing the misfolding of normal proteins, while viroids replicate using host cellular machinery.
