Chapter 21: Q20. (page 532)
Which of the following is not associated with prions?
a. Replicating shapes
b. Mad cow disease
c. DNA
d. Toxic proteins
Short Answer
DNA is not associated with prions.
The correct option is C.
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Chapter 21: Q20. (page 532)
Which of the following is not associated with prions?
a. Replicating shapes
b. Mad cow disease
c. DNA
d. Toxic proteins
DNA is not associated with prions.
The correct option is C.
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a. Progressive
b. Regressive
c. Self-replicating
d. Virus-first
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a. It is a nucleic acid.
b. It infects cells.
c. It transcribes RNA to make DNA.
d. It is a lipid.
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a. the lungs
b. viruses
c. prions
d. bacteria
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