Prions and Viroids
Introduces non-viral infectious agents like prions (misfolded proteins) and viroids (naked RNA) and their unique mechanisms of disease.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between viruses, prions, and viroids based on their composition and mode of infection.
- Explain how prions can cause neurodegenerative diseases without genetic material.
- Analyze the challenges in treating diseases caused by prions and viroids.
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