Before the discovery of prions, many (perhaps most)biologists would have agreed with the statement “It is a factthat no infectious organism or particle can exist that lacksnucleic acid (such as DNA or RNA).” What lessons do prionsteach us about nature, science, and scientific inquiry? (Youmay wish to review Chapter 1 to help answer this question.)

Before the discovery of prions, many (perhaps most)biologists would have agreed with the statement “It is a factthat no infectious organism or particle can exist that lacksnucleic acid (such as DNA or RNA).” What lessons do prionsteach us about nature, science, and scientific inquiry? (Youmay wish to review Chapter 1 to help answer this question.)

Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap Course List)

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781111306663

Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Publisher:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Chapter1: Introduction To Microbiology

Section: Chapter Questions

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