Heterozygosity at Codon 129 in the Prion Gene Is Present

question 1

Multiple Choice

Heterozygosity at codon 129 in the prion gene is present in the human population at an unexpectedly high level.Which of the following may explain why?

• A) It is associated with resistance to acquired CJD.
• B) It is associated with resistance to sproadic CJD.
• C) It is associated with resistance to variant CJD.
• D) It is associated with resistance to kuru.
• E) All of the above are correct.

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