Mad cow disease serves as an example of how interdependent ________ and ________ are to protein.
A) solubility; texture
B) form; construction
C) structure; function
D) adaptability; development

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Mad cow disease, also known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy, is caused by the misfolding of a specific protein called Prion. This misfolded prion protein leads to the formation of clumps in the brain, which ultimately cause neurological damage and death. This example highlights the interdependence between the structure (the folding of the protein) and function (the role the protein plays in the body) of proteins. Therefore, the correct answer is C, structure, and function.

Mad Cow Disease Serves as an Example of How Interdependent