The causative agent of mad cow diesase is a

Worm

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Virus

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Bacterium

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Prion

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Solution

The correct option is B Prion
Prions are infectious protein particles responsible for causing diseases. Mad cow is an example of a disease caused by Prions.
So, the correct answer is (D).

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