Heterozygosity at codon 129 in the prion gene is present in the human population at an unexpectedly high level.Which of the following may explain why?
A) It is associated with resistance to acquired CJD.
B) It is associated with resistance to sproadic CJD.
C) It is associated with resistance to variant CJD.
D) It is associated with resistance to kuru.
E) All of the above are correct.
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