What Are Prions

question 11

Multiple Choice

What are prions?

• A) mobile segments of DNA
• B) tiny circular molecules of RNA that can infect plants
• C) viral DNA that attaches itself to the host genome and causes disease
• D) misfolded versions of normal proteins that can cause disease

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Definitions:

Transactional Model

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Lazarus and Folkman

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Compulsory Share Exchange

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Federal Securities Regulation

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