Which of the conformations illustrated above (a or b) is more likely PrPc (the normal cellular form of PrP) and which is more likely PrPSc (the pathogenic form of PrP)?  Why?

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Which of the conformations illustrated above (a or b) is more likely PrPc (the normal cellular form of PrP) and which is more likely PrPSc (the pathogenic form of PrP)?  Why?

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