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Prions are infectious agents associated with mad cow disease. These agents are

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DNA
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RNA
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proteins
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lipids
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The correct option is C proteins
A prion is an infectious agent composed entirely of protein material, called PrP (short for prion protein). It can fold in multiple, structurally distinct ways, at least one of which is transmissible to other prion proteins. This leads to diseases that is similar to viral infection.

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