MDCAT Biology MCQ #115

Mad cow disease is caused by prions. According to the Acellular Life chapter, what is the chemical composition of a prion?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #115

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Mad cow disease is caused by prions. According to the Acellular Life chapter, what is the chemical composition of a prion?

    • A) Protein only
    • B) RNA only
    • C) DNA and Protein
    • D) RNA and Protein

    Answer: Protein only

    Explanation: Prions are infectious proteins without any nucleic acids. Viroids are infectious RNA molecules without any protein coats.