Prions
A) consist of a special nucleocapsid.
B) are made of protein only.
C) are made of RNA only.
D) are made of dsRNA and protein.
E) consist of proteins and phospholipids.

Question

Prions
A) consist of a special nucleocapsid.
B) are made of protein only.
C) are made of RNA only.
D) are made of dsRNA and protein.
E) consist of proteins and phospholipids.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Prions are infectious agents that consist entirely of protein, without any nucleic acid component such as RNA or DNA. The abnormal form of the prion protein causes a chain reaction in which other proteins adopt the abnormal shape, leading to the accumulation of the abnormal protein and damage to the brain.