An Infectious Agent Is Discovered That Causes a Particular Disease

question 56

Essay

An infectious agent is discovered that causes a particular disease.It has a relatively low molecular weight.Treatment with phenol or proteolytic enzymes,treatments that destroy proteins,render the infectious agent harmless,while treatment with nucleases and ultraviolet radiation,treatments that damage polynucleotides,has no effect.What is your interpretation of the above data and why?

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Client

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Best Judgment

The highest quality assessment or decision made based on knowledge and experience.

Plausibility

The quality or state of appearing reasonable or probable.