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What are prions? A) mobile segments of DNA B) tiny molecules of RNA that infect plants C) viral DNA that has had to attach itself to the host genome D) misfolded versions of normal brain protein E) viruses
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What are prions?
A) mobile segments of DNA
B) tiny molecules of RNA that infect plants
C) viral DNA that has had to attach itself to the host genome
D) misfolded versions of normal brain protein
E) viruses that invade bacteria
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prions are protein particles of virus(capsid) in which there's no genetic material. so the option will be the C. one!
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