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.
Related Questions
Which one of the following feature is shared by all living organism at all hierarchial level
Presence of genetic material
Ability to reproduce
Capacity for growth
Exhibiting metabolism
Growth in living organisms is due to:
Increase in cell number and size
Accumulation of water
Synthesis of new protoplasm
Increase in non-living matter
