How are prions different from all other known infectious agents?
A) They can be destroyed by incineration.
B) They act as slow viruses.
C) They cause neurological problems.
D) They cannot reproduce outside a cell.
E) They lack nucleic acid.

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Prions are unique infectious agents because they are composed solely of protein and lack nucleic acids, unlike other infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, which contain DNA or RNA.

How Are Prions Different from All Other Known Infectious Agents