Asked by Alice Jiang on May 07, 2024
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) are caused by a(n) ____.
A) virus
B) bacterium
C) protozoan
D) fungus
E) prion
Prion
Infectious agents composed of protein in a misfolded form, which can cause rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorders by inducing abnormal folding of specific normal proteins in the brain.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
A rare, degenerative, invariably fatal brain disorder that affects about one in every one million people per year worldwide.
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
A neurodegenerative disease in cattle that affects the brain and spinal cord, also known as Mad Cow Disease.
- Recognize prevalent pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, and link them to their corresponding diseases.
Verified Answer
YD
Young D-RockMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) are caused by prions, which are infectious agents composed of protein in a misfolded form.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize prevalent pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, and link them to their corresponding diseases.