Which of the following diseases is caused by a prion?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following diseases is caused by a prion?
  1. HIV/AIDS
  2. Mad Cow Disease
  3. Tuberculosis
  4. Malaria

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following diseases is caused by a prion?
  • Step 1: Understand what a prion is. A prion is a type of protein that can cause diseases by misfolding.
  • Step 2: Learn about Mad Cow Disease. It is also known as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE).
  • Step 3: Recognize that Mad Cow Disease is caused by prions. These prions make normal proteins in the brain misfold.
  • Step 4: Identify that prion diseases affect the brain and can lead to serious health issues.
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