AIPMT PRELIMS2006Botany-Microbiology
AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Botany Prions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The causative agent of mad-cow disease is a:
A
bacterium
B
prion
C
worm
D
virus
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Mad-cow disease is caused by prions, which are infectious proteins that cause neurodegenerative diseases.
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