RE-NEET2026Botany-Animal Diseases
RE-NEET 2026 Botany Prion Diseases MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium
Mad cow disease is caused by ________.
A
viroids
B
Aspergillus sp.
C
Mycoplasma sp.
D
prions
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Mad cow disease, or Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), is caused by prions, which are infectious proteins that cause neurodegenerative diseases.
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