Proteinaceous infectious agents are called as

Virus

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Prions

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All of the above

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Viroids

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The correct option is B Prions
Virus :
Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites that contain a protein coat (capsid) surrounding the genetic material which can be RNA or DNA.

Viroids :
Viroids are infectious particles that contain only circular self replicating RNA without the protein coats.

Prions :
Prions are misfolded proteins that can cause diseases like mad cow disease.

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