Which of the following does not contribute to the infectious ability of prions?
A. Prion proteins are not digested.
B. Prion proteins can induce the misfolding of normal proteins.
C. Prion proteins can enter the bloodstream.
D. Prion proteins are deposited as aggregates.
E. Prion diseases progress slowly.
D. Prion proteins are deposited as aggregates.
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