Practice question
Question
Two infectious agents are compared. Agent X consists of free, low-molecular-weight RNA without a protein coat, whereas agent Y consists only of abnormally folded protein. Which identification is correct?
Explanation
A viroid consists of free RNA of low molecular weight and lacks a protein coat. A prion is an infectious agent composed of abnormally folded protein and contains no nucleic acid.
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