*PRIONS* Flashcards
1
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What are PRIONS
A
They are the smallest infectious particles and are not digested by protease but are protein like .
2
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What does non-immunogenicity mean
A
It means the immune system cannot affect them and immunity can’t be formed against dem
3
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What micro organism is non -immunogenic
A
Prions
4
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Mention two examples
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