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geoffrey

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on: Jul 2, 2013
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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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2013
Hey dude, go with D. I got it right.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 14, 2013
Thanks sir, correct as always


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