Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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20. Viroids and prions:

a. Compare viroids and prions in terms of structure and host.
b. Describe how prions accumulate in nervous tissue and the appearance of the brain that has been infected with prions.

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