In the Absence of Retroviruses, Eukaryotes May Also Undergo Reverse

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the absence of retroviruses, eukaryotes may also undergo reverse transcription if which of the following is present?

• A)prions
• B)Alu
• C)retrograde viruses
• D)retrotransposons
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Cognitive Deficit

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Medications

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Mini-Mental State Examination

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Geriatric Depression Scale

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