Which of the following diseases is caused by a prion?
A. Rabies
B. Polio
C. Influenza
D. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, fatal brain disorder caused by misfolded prion proteins (PrP^Sc), which are infectious protein particles lacking nucleic acid. Rabies, polio, and influenza are caused by viruses. Prions cause spongiform encephalopathies like mad cow disease (BSE).
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Explanation:
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Explanation:
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