How Are Prions Different from All Other Known Infectious Agents

question 1

Multiple Choice

How are prions different from all other known infectious agents?

• A) They act as slow viruses.
• B) They can be destroyed by incineration.
• C) They lack nucleic acid.
• D) They cannot reproduce outside a cell.
• E) They cause neurological problems.

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Definitions:

Stress

A physical or emotional response to demanding or threatening situations, often resulting in strain or tension.

Problems

Challenges or situations that require solutions or resolution.

Demands

Refers to requests or pressures from individuals, groups, or situations that require responses or actions, often implying urgency or importance.

Absence

A state of not being present or available, often used within the context of employment to denote time not worked.