Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 24, Problem 13TYU
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To differentiate: Viroids and prions from viruses.

Introduction: Viroids, prions and viruses are a class of microscopic organisms and are infectious agents that lead to development of diseases in both plants and animals. Although, they are microscopic infectious agents they vary in their characteristics.

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