Very small protein molecules that seem to be disease-causing agents are called

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The question is asking for a description of very small protein molecules that cause disease, which are called prions. Viruses are small infectious agents that consist of nucleic acid enclosed in a protein coat and can cause disease, but they are not specifically described as small protein molecules. Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can cause disease, but they are not described as protein molecules. Flukes are a type of parasitic flatworm that can cause disease, but they are not described as small protein molecules.

Very Small Protein Molecules That Seem to Be Disease-Causing Agents