What are prions? A) mobile segments of DNA B) tiny molecules of RNA that infect

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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

ricki

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2013

Hey dude, go with D. I got it right.

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geoffrey

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Reply #2 on: Jul 14, 2013

Thanks sir, correct as always

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