Which of the Following Is NOT True of Prions

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT True of prions?

• A) Prions replicate by converting normal host prion proteins into abnormal prion proteins.
• B) Prions responsible for "mad cow disease" can cause a similar disease in humans.
• C) Prions can be transmitted by consumption of dried food or cooked food.
• D) Prions that cause spongiform encephalopathies have a different amino acid sequence from PrPᶜ.
• E) All of the answer choices are correct.

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