Answer :
The normal function of the PrP protein in mammals is believed to be assisting in normal synaptic development and function.
Normal PrP have alpha-helices; infectious PrP have beta-pleated sheets.
Prions transform normal proteins into the misfolded beta-pleated sheet configuration; therefore, prions multiply by conversion.
The multimers are more stable and resistant to protease.
A viroid is an infectious piece of RNA without a capsid.
Hope this helps xox :)
Normal PrP have alpha-helices; infectious PrP have beta-pleated sheets.
Prions transform normal proteins into the misfolded beta-pleated sheet configuration; therefore, prions multiply by conversion.
The multimers are more stable and resistant to protease.
A viroid is an infectious piece of RNA without a capsid.
Hope this helps xox :)
The normal function of the PrP protein in mammals is believed to be "assisting in normal synaptic development and function"
Normal PrP have alpha-helices; infectious PrP have beta-pleated sheets.
Prions transform normal proteins into the misfolded beta-pleated sheet configuration; therefore, prions multiply by conversion
The multimers are more stable and resistant to protease.
A viroid is a "smallest infectious pathogens known"
Hope this helps!
Normal PrP have alpha-helices; infectious PrP have beta-pleated sheets.
Prions transform normal proteins into the misfolded beta-pleated sheet configuration; therefore, prions multiply by conversion
The multimers are more stable and resistant to protease.
A viroid is a "smallest infectious pathogens known"
Hope this helps!