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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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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