Which of the Following Tests Would Be Most Useful to Diagnose

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tests would be most useful to diagnose a prion disease in a patient?

• A) MRI of the brain to detect damage.
• B) CAT scan of the brain to detect damage.
• C) Test for the presence of PrPˢᶜ protein in the tonsils.
• D) Microscopically examine a brain biopsy.
• E) Sequencing of the patient's prion gene.

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