All of the statements are true. Prions replicate by converting normal host proteins into prion proteins, they can cause "mad cow disease" and similar diseases in humans, they can be transmitted through consumption of dried or cooked food, and prions that cause Spongiform Encephalopathy have the same amino acids but different folding properties from normal PrP proteins.

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Prions

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Prions

A) replicate by converting normal host proteins into prion proteins.
B) responsible for "mad cow disease" can cause a similar disease in humans.
C) can be transmitted by consumption of dried or cooked food.
D) that cause Spongiform Encephalopathy have the same amino acids but different folding properties from PrP^c.
E) All of the above.

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