Which are the following is a true statement about prions? A. They are viruses B. Are the cause of Ebola C. They are composed of misshapen proteins D. Usually infect plants

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Jennyfer · Answer 1 · 2021-02-06T13:20:58+0000

Answer: Option C) C. They are composed of misshapen proteins

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Prions are infectious agents that contain protein but no nucleic acids (DNA or RNA). Prions have been implicated in the causative agent in several diseases such as:

- Mad cow's disease

- Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease etc

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