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The causative agent of mad-cow disease is a

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Bacterium
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Prion
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Worm
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Virus
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Solution

The correct option is B Prion
"Mad cow" disease is an infectious disease caused by prions that affect the brains of cattle. A prion is a small infectious particle composed of protein that causes progressive neurodegenerative conditions.

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