Prions and viruses differ in that prions
A) are not killed by UV light or ionizing radiation.
B) have a shorter incubation period than viruses.
C) produce greater inflammation than viruses.
D) can reproduce outside a living host.

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Prions are unique infectious agents consisting solely of protein, and they are not destroyed by UV light or ionizing radiation. Viruses, on the other hand, are typically made up of genetic material (DNA or RNA) and a protein shell, and can be inactivated by exposure to these types of radiation.

B, C, and D are all false statements about prions.

Prions and Viruses Differ in That Prions