[Campbell Biology P.40] Based on the information provided, what distinguishes prions as inf... | Practice Question

Based on the information provided, what distinguishes prions as infectious agents?

  • A: They are composed primarily of nucleic acids.
  • B: They are proteins that act as infectious agents.
  • C: They are multicellular organisms that cause disease.
  • D: They are bacteria that lack a cell wall.

Explanation

Concept 19.3 explicitly mentions 'Prions: Proteins as Infectious Agents'.