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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