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

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Prions are unique among infectious agents because they lack nucleic acid, unlike viruses and bacteria which both contain genetic material.

How Are Prions Different from All Other Known Infectious Agents