Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes a Difference Between

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes a difference between viruses and prions?

• A) Viruses infect many types of cells, whereas prions infect only prokaryotic cells.
• B) Viruses have capsids composed of protein, whereas prions are made only of nucleic acid.
• C) Viruses have genomes composed of RNA, whereas prions have genomes composed of DNA.
• D) Viruses generally cause disease symptoms quickly, whereas prions generally take many years to cause disease symptoms.

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Definitions:

Inhaled Steroids

Medications delivered through inhalation to reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract, commonly used in asthma and COPD.

Long-Term Use

The extended usage of a product or medication over a significant period, which may lead to dependency or side effects.

Anemia

A condition in which the blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to a reduced ability to carry oxygen.

Aspirin

A medication used to reduce pain, fever, inflammation, and in low doses, to prevent blood clots.