Which statement is NOT true about prion diseases?
A)Prions are believed to cause Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).
B)Prions lack a nucleus but must form DNA/RNA at some time in order to replicate.
C)Prions are misshapen proteins that cause other proteins to change shape.
D)Mad cow disease (BSE)is spread by consumption of cattle feed contaminated with prions.
E)The buildup of these abnormal proteins cause a loss of neurons.

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Prions do not have DNA or RNA and do not need to form them to replicate. They are simply misfolded proteins that can induce other normal proteins to also become misfolded.

Which Statement Is NOT True About Prion Diseases