Infectious proteins are present in:
Correct answer: B. Prions
- A. Gemini viruses
- B. Prions
- C. Viroids
- D. Satellite viruses
Explanation
This option is correct because Prions are the infectious agents composed of abnormal misfolded proteins that have the ability to induce similar misfolding of normal proteins in the brain.
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