Q3 / 180 · NEET 2019 (Odisha) · Botany

Mad cow disease in cattle is caused by an organism which has

  • A
    inert crystalline structure
  • Correct answer
    B
    abnormally folded protein
  • C
    free RNA without protein coat
  • D
    free DNA without protein coat

Solution

Mad cow disease in cattle is caused by prions which are abnormally folded proteins. It is also known as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). It is a progressive neurological disorder of cattle.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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