Although Prion Infectious Agents Are More Closely Related to Viruses

question 15

Multiple Choice

Although prion infectious agents are more closely related to viruses than any other kind of infectious agents, there are still some major differences between the two. Which statement describes a major difference?

• A) Viral infections can always be treated and cured, whereas prion diseases cannot.
• B) Viruses can be transmitted by animal to human or human to human, but prions are always human to human transmission.
• C) Prions are not destroyed by heat, but viruses can be inactivated by heat.
• D) Viruses do not contain protein, whereas prions do.

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Definitions:

Specialized Cells

Cells that have developed specific characteristics and functions through the process of differentiation.

Multicellular

Organisms that consist of more than one cell, exhibiting cellular differentiation and specialization for various functions.

Hierarchical Organization

A system of organization where entities are ranked one above the other based on authority or status.

Tissues

Groups of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function within an organism, such as muscle tissue or nervous tissue.