Prions

question 24

Multiple Choice

Prions

• A)consist of a special nucleocapsid.
• B)are made of protein only.
• C)are made of RNA only.
• D)are made of dsRNA and protein.

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Definitions:

Tympanic Membrane

Referred to as the tympanic membrane, it is a delicate membrane that divides the outer ear from the middle ear and responds to sound waves by vibrating.

Surgical Repair

Medical procedures that involve the reconstruction or restoration of a part of the body to improve its function or appearance.

Ossicle

A small bone, particularly one of the three bones located in the middle ear known as the malleus, incus, and stapes.

Prosthesis

An artificial device used to replace a missing body part, such as a limb, tooth, or heart valve.