Question

Prions are
(A) Low molecular weight RNA
(B) Capsid devoid RNA
(C) Misfolded proteins
(D) Misfolded nucleoproteins​

Answer 1

Answer:

c) misfolded protein

Explanation:

prions are protein and do not contain DNA

Answer 2

Answer:

c) Misfolded proteins

Explanation:

Prions are the misfolded proteins that have the ability to transfer their misfolded shape onto the normal proteins.

These are pathogenic agents that can induce abnormal folding of normal proteins.

Prions are responsible for causing neurodegenerative disease by accumulating in the central nervous system and resulting in the formation of plaques. These plaques are known as amyloids and result in the disruption of normal tissues.

Prions cause diseases like neurodegenerative disorders, inflammations and infections etc.