What makes a prion unique as an infectious particle?

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: Prions are the only known infectious agents that do not contain a nucleic acid molecule.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The structure labeled "D" is the

a. aorta. b. right atrium. c. left atrium. d. trunk of the pulmonary arteries. e. superior vena cava

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Although social changes and increased access to contraceptives have caused a decrease in fertility rates in some less-developed countries, their rates are still above RLF

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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