The misshapen version of a protein that causes properly folded proteins to misfold is the ________.

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The misshapen version of a protein that causes other properly folded proteins to misfold is called a prion. A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that requires a host to replicate. A viroid is a small infectious agent that consists of only RNA and causes plant diseases. A capsid is the protein shell that encloses the genetic material of a virus.

The Misshapen Version of a Protein That Causes Properly Folded