Which are the following is a true statement about prions?
A. They are viruses
B. Are the cause of Ebola
C. They are composed of misshapen proteins
D. Usually infect plants

Respuesta :

Answer: Option C) C. They are composed of misshapen proteins

Explanation:

Prions are infectious agents that contain protein but no nucleic acids (DNA or RNA). Prions have been implicated in the causative agent in several diseases such as:

- Mad cow's disease

- Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease etc