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Which of the following is correct about prions?
a
Contains protein coat called capsid
b
Symbiotic associations between algae and fungi.
c
Cause potato spindle tuber disease.
d
They are abnormally folded protein.
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Correct option is D
Prions are abnormally folded protein. The agent was similar in size to viruses. These agents were called prions. The most notable diseases caused by prions are bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) commonly called mad cow disease in cattle and its analogous variant Cr–Jacob disease (CJD) in humans.Talk to our academic expert!
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