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Why is so little known about viroids
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How are viroids and prions the same?
Both Viroids and Prions have nucleic acid, but Viroids have no outer protein coat.
What is the smallest known life form?
I believe that is what biologists call "viroids", which are much smaller than viruses, and as of yet are not completely understood. but if your asking for the answer for your homework and its not "viroids" its definitely "microbes" your welcome 100% on my tests ;)
Can viroids affect humans?
no
How do viroids harm the plants that are infected with them?
the viroids harm the plants that are ifected with them by giving the plants some harmful thing
Is viroids a pathogen?
bot necesserily
What are viroids and prions?
I have no idea so go ask someone else. The similarities between viroids and prions are that both are acellular pathogens, and do not grow and they differ in the sense that prions do not have nucleic acids while viroids have the nucleic acid,RNA.
What are the basic characteristics of viroids?
;j;ljk
What are the simplest infectious biological systems?
Viroids
Infectious naked strands of RNA are called?
Viroids
What are 2 non-living pathogens?
viruses and viroids.
Are prions and viroids smaller than a virus?
yes
What is the smallest pathogen known for?
Prions, which require an electron microscope to be seen. These are the causative agent in bovine spongiform disease, "mad cow" disease. Their incredibly small size allows them to cross the blood/brain barrier.
