In short,what is the difference between virusus, viroids and prions - Biology - Microbes in Human Welfare

Question

In short,what is the difference between virusus, viroids and
prions?

Abhishek Kr. Jha · Accepted Answer

Dear student,
Here is the answer to your asked query:

S No
Viruses
Viroid
Prion

1

Viruses are types of microorganisms, but they cannot reproduce on
their own and require a host cell to complete their life cycle They
possess either DNA or RNA
Viroids are plant pathogens that consist of a
few hundred nucleobases of highly complementary, circular,
single-stranded RNA without the protein coat

A prion is a microscopic, infectious protein particle similar to
a virus that lacks DNA or RNA It is an external agent which when
enters our body causes many disease

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S.No	Viruses	Viroid	Prion
1	Viruses are types of microorganisms, but they cannot reproduce on their own and require a host cell to complete their life cycle. They possess either DNA or RNA.	Viroids are plant pathogens that consist of a few hundred nucleobases of highly complementary, circular, single-stranded RNA without the protein coat.	A prion is a microscopic, infectious protein particle similar to a virus that lacks DNA or RNA. It is an external agent which when enters our body causes many disease.

In short,what is the difference between virusus, viroids and prions?