Which Statement Is NOT True About Prion Diseases

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about prion diseases?

• A)Prions are believed to cause Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).
• B)Prions lack a nucleus but must form DNA/RNA at some time in order to replicate.
• C)Prions are misshapen proteins that cause other proteins to change shape.
• D)Mad cow disease (BSE)is spread by consumption of cattle feed contaminated with prions.
• E)The buildup of these abnormal proteins cause a loss of neurons.

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