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Which Hypothesis Asserts That Viruses Are Remnants of Cellular Organisms

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Which hypothesis asserts that viruses are remnants of cellular organisms and evolved from small cells that were parasites in larger cells?


Definitions:

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

A rare, degenerative, invariably fatal brain disorder that affects about one in every one million people per year worldwide.

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy

A neurodegenerative disease in cattle that affects the brain and spinal cord, also known as Mad Cow Disease.

Gram-Positive Bacteria

Gram-positive bacteria are a group of bacteria that retain the Gram stain and appear purple under a microscope, often indicating a thicker peptidoglycan cell wall.

Microbiologic Specimens

Samples of microorganisms or their parts, collected for the purpose of analysis or study to determine the presence of infectious agents.

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