Genetic material of Prion is
A. DNA
B. RNA
C. Protein
D. Both DNA & RNA
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The genetic material of Prion is protein.Prions are believed to be the causative agents of a group of rapidly progressive neurodegenerative diseases called transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, or prion diseases. They are infectious isoforms of a host-encoded cellular protein known as the prion protein.
A prion is composed of an abnormally folded protein that causes progressive neurodegenerative conditions, with two of the most notable being Bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
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