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Prions are too poorly understood to give a definitive answer on this. However it is believed that the normal version of the protein (PrPC) resides on the cell membrane and is involved in cell to cell communication. So it's likely that the prions don't enter the cytoplasm.
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What structure allows RNA to enter the cytoplasm?
Nuclear Pores
What pathogen is a packet of proteins with no RNA or DNA?
Prions
Is DNA found in all prions?
No, DNA is not found in any prions. Prions are just protein - they don't contain a nucleic acid.
Do prions contain DNA or RNA?
Prions are an infectious particle made of protein. They do not contain DNA or RNA.
Can you kill prions by sterilization?
No, cooking does not destroy or disable prions. If you were able to cook a meat that contains prions to the point where the prions were disabled, the meat would be rendered inedible.You can use chemicals mixed with heat to destroy prions, but that's not a process you would want to subject your food to.
What structure allows RNA to enter the cytoplasm?
Nuclear Pores
What does the cytoplasm do for plant cells?
Cytoplasm holds all the organelles in place.
What pathogen is a packet of proteins with no RNA or DNA?
Prions
Is DNA found in all prions?
No, DNA is not found in any prions. Prions are just protein - they don't contain a nucleic acid.
Do prions contain DNA or RNA?
Prions are an infectious particle made of protein. They do not contain DNA or RNA.
What mechanism by which glucose can enter the cytoplasm without expending ATP is?
a carrier protein
Can you kill prions by sterilization?
No, cooking does not destroy or disable prions. If you were able to cook a meat that contains prions to the point where the prions were disabled, the meat would be rendered inedible.You can use chemicals mixed with heat to destroy prions, but that's not a process you would want to subject your food to.
Do prions have RNA?
No, prions aren't organisms or even organism imitators like viruses. Prions are misfolded proteins that can aggregate and cause serious neurological problems. See link below for more info about prions from Answers.com.
Why are prions unique?
Prions are made up only of proteins and lack nucleic acids.
What systems do prions affect?
Prions affect the nervous system (the brain and other neural tissue).
How do materials enter and exit a cell and keep the necessary cytoplasm within the cell membrane?
penis
How are viroids and prions the same?
Both Viroids and Prions have nucleic acid, but Viroids have no outer protein coat.
