Subviral Particles: Prions and Viroids (2B)
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What is the normal cellular prion protein isoform called?
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Which option correctly matches agent to genetic material: prion versus viroid?
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Identify the correct statement about viroid protein-coding capacity.
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Viroids do not encode proteins. Viroids lack open reading frames and rely entirely on host machinery, without translating any proteins.
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