[Campbell Biology P.806] Which of the following accurately describes the papaya ringspot vir... | Practice Question
Which of the following accurately describes the papaya ringspot virus based on the interview?
A: It primarily causes ring spots on leaves, and is transmitted by sap-sucking insects.
B: It leads to yellowing of leaves, stunted growth, and ring spots on fruit, and is transmitted by aphids.
C: It only affects the fruit, causing ring spots, and spreads through contaminated soil.
D: It causes the plant to produce excess fruit, but eventually kills the tree, and is spread by birds.
Explanation
The interview states that the ringspot virus produces a ring spot on the fruit, causes leaves to turn yellow, growth gets stunted, and often the plant won't produce fruit. It is rapidly transmitted by aphids, small sap-sucking insects.