________ are infectious proteins that are responsible for several animal diseases, including scrapie and mad cow disease.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Prions

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. fats. b. proteins. c. carbohydrates. d. nucleic acids. e. fats and proteins.

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If a person inherits two X chromosomes, this individual will be

A) female. B) male. C) color-blind. D) sterile. E) a poly-X female.

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