[Solved] When it was discovered, what was surprising about the gene that codes for the prion infectious agent? A) It is easily transmitted as naked nucleic acid. B) It is coded for by RNA not DNA. C) It is found in the genome of the host. D) It has a high degree of secondary structure. E) There is no gene that codes for the prion protein. Shortage/Surplus: A surplus is the opposite of a shortage, occurring when the supply of a product or service exceeds its demand in a market. Price Floor: A government- or authority-imposed minimum price set above the equilibrium price, preventing the market price from falling below a certain level. Market Equilibrium: A situation in a market where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded at a certain price point. Price Floor: A government or group-imposed price control or limit on how low a price can be charged for a product, service, or commodity, usually intended to ensure fair conditions for producers.