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 are created when the secondary structure of the normal protein is disrupted. They are not living organisms and are known for causing diseases in animals and humans, such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and mad cow disease. Amines and peptides are types of organic compounds, but they are not altered proteins like prions. Priamines is not a known term.

Although Not Living Organisms, _____ Are Altered Proteins Created When