Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes a Difference Between

question 48

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 protein capsids surrounding nucleic acids, whereas prions are made only of nucleic acids.
• C) Viruses have genomes composed of RNA, whereas prions have genomes composed of DNA.
• D) Viruses replicate using its host's DNA replication machinery, whereas prions replicate using host's translation machinery.

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Definitions:

Joint Membranes

Layers of tissue that line the joints, providing lubrication and support to facilitate smooth movement.

Adult Skeleton

The complete framework of bones in an adult human, comprising 206 bones.

Bones

are the rigid organs that constitute part of the vertebrate skeleton, providing support and protection for the body's organs.

Osteoarthritis

A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone, leading to pain and stiffness.