True about prion:
Ans (b) Cause misfolding of protein Prion is an infectious agent made up of protein. In the presence of prion protein, the normal PRPc protein is conveed into an abnormally folded PRPsc protein (protein with more p sheets). This PRPc protein is resistant to proteolysis and get accumulated. The "alternatively folded" is a better term than misfolded, as the abnormal protein has got alternative function.
Are virus coded
Cause misfolding of protein
Cleave protein
Defect in synthesis of protein.