Prions, infectious protein particles, can induce conformational changes in normal proteins, leading to diseases like Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. While exhibiting self-propagation, prions lack genetic material. Do prions challenge the conventional definition of living organisms, and why?
No, because they are composed of organic molecules.
Yes, because they lack heritable genetic material yet exhibit a form of 'reproduction'.
No, because they interact with living organisms.
Yes, because they cause disease.
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Which of the following are considered as the twin characteristics of growth?
I. Responses to stimuli
II. Increases in mass
III. Increases in the number of individuals
IV. Increases in width
I and II
II and IV
I and III
III and IV
Which of the following are considered as the twin characteristics of growth?
I. Responses to stimuli
II. Increases in mass
III. Increases in the number of individuals
IV. Increases in width
I and II
II and IV
I and III
III and IV
