A Prion Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

A prion is:

• A)a genetic mutation that may be responsible for several neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer and Parkinson.
• B)a virus capable of replicating itself without infecting a host cell, and therefore less easily detected by the body's immune system.
• C)a fibrous ring that forms within neuronal cytoplasm and is thought to correspond to abnormal neurofilament metabolism.
• D)an abnormally folded protein that causes other proteins to adopt the same abnormal fold, which renders them less functional.

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Definitions:

Endowment

In economics, the total resources available to an individual or entity, including assets, income, and inherited resources.

Net Demand

The difference between total market demand and market supply, representing the excess demand or shortage in the market.

Utility Function

An economic concept expressing how different combinations of goods or services yield different levels of utility or satisfaction to an individual.

Endowment

The initial allocation of income, goods, or resources that individuals or firms possess in an economy, often impacting their trading capabilities and outcomes in markets.