Although not living organisms, _____ are altered proteins created when the secondary structure of the normal protein is disrupted.

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Prions are altered proteins that have been misfolded, causing them to become infectious and potentially harmful to other proteins and organisms. They are not living organisms themselves, but rather a type of protein that can cause disease. Amines and peptides are both types of organic compounds that are important in biology, but they are not specifically related to altered proteins. Priamines is not a recognized scientific term.

Although Not Living Organisms, _____ Are Altered Proteins Created When