Prions Cannot Be Cultured in a PETRI Plate of Media

question 21

Multiple Choice

Prions cannot be cultured in a PETRI plate of media because:

• A) they take so long to grow.
• B) they require extensive amounts of specialized nutrients.
• C) they are proteinaceous particles, not living organisms.
• D) they are viruses that don't grow on conventional media.

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Definitions:

Teres Major

The teres major is a muscle located in the upper arm that helps in rotating the arm inward and also assists in drawing the arm toward the body.

Ventral Surface

The front or anterior surface of the body, opposite to the dorsal surface.

Pectoralis Group

A group of muscles located in the chest, responsible for various movements of the shoulder joint, including flexion, adduction, and internal rotation.

Dorsal Surface

The upper surface or back side of an organism or body part, especially in animals.