Which of the following statements about microbes is TRUE?
A)Prions are proteins without any nucleic acid.
B)Viroids are single-celled microscopic organisms.
C)Protozoa are nucleic acids without a protein coat.
D)Algae depend on the metabolic processes of host cells.

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Prions are misfolded proteins that do not have any nucleic acid. Viroids are small, infectious RNA molecules without a protein coat. Protozoa are single-celled eukaryotic organisms that have both nucleic acids and protein coats. Algae are photosynthetic eukaryotic organisms that do not depend on the metabolic processes of host cells.

Which of the Following Statements About Microbes Is TRUE