You are examining a pea plant that is showing signs of disease-brown leaves and no pea pods. You isolate an agent from the plant that only contains RNA and protein. This is a(n) ________.

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Viroids are composed of only RNA, while viruses can contain both RNA and protein. Bacteria, fungi, and protozoans are all composed of cells and are not typically considered agents that solely contain RNA and protein. The symptoms on the plant (brown leaves, no pea pods) are also consistent with viral infection.

You Are Examining a Pea Plant That Is Showing Signs