Which statement accurately describes prions?

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Primarily made up of proteins and contain no nucleic acidsA stage during which the virus is undetectable inside the host cellViruses that lack complete genetic materialViral parts are produced, but the virus fails to mature and assemble properly

Explanation

Prions are infectious agents composed mainly of protein and do not contain any nucleic acid. The other options describe viral characteristics or phases that do not apply to prions.