In numerous studies, treatment of prion preparations with ionizing and uv-radiation does not reduce transmission of disease, however, treatment with denaturants reduces disease transmission. what can be inferred from these observations? choose all the true statements.

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Sharon Parrish

16 January, 14:53

In numerous studies, treatment of prion preparations with ionizing and uv-radiation does not reduce transmission of disease, however, treatment with denaturants reduces disease transmission. what can be inferred from these observations? choose all the true statements.

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Reuben Dalton · Answer 1

I believe this problem has the following choices:

> Denaturants may affect the tertiary structure of prions

> Prions are smaller than viruses, which are affected by radiation

> Prions are proteins

> Prions do not contain genetic information, which is affected by ionizing radiation

The correct answer is:

* Prions do not contain genetic information, which is affected by ionizing radiation