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What is the normal form of the protein involved in prion diseases?
What is the normal form of the protein involved in prion diseases?
- α-helical form
- PrPc (correct)
- PrPsc
- β-pleated form
Which form of the protein is transmissible via CNS-related tissue or contaminated food?
Which form of the protein is transmissible via CNS-related tissue or contaminated food?
- PrPsc (correct)
- PrPc
- β-pleated form
- α-helical form
Why does PrPsc resist protease degradation?
Why does PrPsc resist protease degradation?
- It is in a β-pleated form (correct)
- It is not affected by proteases
- It is easier to break down than PrPc
- It facilitates the conversion of PrPc to PrPsc
How does PrPsc contribute to the progression of prion diseases?
How does PrPsc contribute to the progression of prion diseases?
Why is PrPsc resistant to standard sterilizing procedures?
Why is PrPsc resistant to standard sterilizing procedures?
What is the characteristic feature of PrPsc that makes it resistant to protease degradation?
What is the characteristic feature of PrPsc that makes it resistant to protease degradation?
Which neurological symptoms are associated with the accumulation of PrPsc?
Which neurological symptoms are associated with the accumulation of PrPsc?
Why is PrPsc not effectively eliminated by standard autoclaving procedures?
Why is PrPsc not effectively eliminated by standard autoclaving procedures?
Which disease is specifically mentioned in the text as being associated with cannibalism and having a cerebellar nature?
Which disease is specifically mentioned in the text as being associated with cannibalism and having a cerebellar nature?
What is the term used to describe sudden, involuntary muscle jerks that are associated with PrPsc accumulation?
What is the term used to describe sudden, involuntary muscle jerks that are associated with PrPsc accumulation?
Which symptom is NOT associated with adenovirus infections?
Which symptom is NOT associated with adenovirus infections?
What is the primary approach used to manage adenoviral infections?
What is the primary approach used to manage adenoviral infections?
What kind of vaccines have been developed using adenoviruses?
What kind of vaccines have been developed using adenoviruses?
What poses a significant challenge for researchers studying adenoviruses?
What poses a significant challenge for researchers studying adenoviruses?
How do adenovirus-vectored vaccines work?
How do adenovirus-vectored vaccines work?
What is a potential outcome of continued research on adenoviruses?
What is a potential outcome of continued research on adenoviruses?
What is the shape of viruses within the Adenoviridae family?
What is the shape of viruses within the Adenoviridae family?
Where do Adenoviruses replicate within the host?
Where do Adenoviruses replicate within the host?
How many distinct serotypes are there within the Adenoviridae family?
How many distinct serotypes are there within the Adenoviridae family?
Which of the following is NOT a type of infection caused by Adenoviruses?
Which of the following is NOT a type of infection caused by Adenoviruses?
What is the genetic material found within Adenoviruses?
What is the genetic material found within Adenoviruses?
Which part of the Adenovirus contains the viral proteins and host cell membrane components?
Which part of the Adenovirus contains the viral proteins and host cell membrane components?
