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During classification based on capsid symmetry, Tobacco Mosaic Virus belongs to the

A. Icosahedral group
B. Helical group
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C. Complex group
D. Polyhedral-envelope group

📝 Explanation

TMV has a rod-shaped appearance due to its helical arrangement of capsid proteins around the RNA genome.

📖 Additional Information

  • Icosahedral group
  • Helical group
  • Complex group
  • Polyhedral-envelope group

TMV has a rod-shaped appearance due to its helical arrangement of capsid proteins around the RNA genome.

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