Question

Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : RNA is the only genetic element in plant viruses.
Statement (II) : RNA viruses are known to cause crop losses.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

To classify plant viruses by their genome types:
- Most plant viruses ($75\%$) are ssRNA (+) genomes (e.g., TMV, Potyviruses).
- DNA plant viruses are less common but highly destructive (e.g., Geminiviruses causing cotton leaf curl and mungbean yellow mosaic diseases).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D