Asked by Marzena Mielcarek on Jun 30, 2024
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Which statement is true about prion diseases?
A) Prions are believed to cause Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) .
B) Prions are misshapen proteins that cause other proteins to change shape.
C) Mad cow disease (BSE) is spread by consumption of cattle feed contaminated with prions.
D) The buildup of these abnormal proteins cause a loss of neurons.
E) All of the answer choices are true statements about prions.
Prion Diseases
Fatal, degenerative brain diseases caused by misfolded proteins.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
A rare, degenerative, invariably fatal brain disorder affecting about one in every one million people per year.
Misshapen Proteins
Abnormally structured proteins that can result in diseases due to improper folding or function.
- Determine and delineate the function of prions within neurodegenerative disorders.
- Understand the role of microbes in human health and disease.
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Shubham SahniJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the answer choices are true statements about prions.
Learning Objectives
- Determine and delineate the function of prions within neurodegenerative disorders.
- Understand the role of microbes in human health and disease.