Which of the following microbes is a proteinacious infectious agent?

Fungi

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Prions

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Bacteria

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Protozoa

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Solution

The correct option is B Prions
Prions are highly resistant glycoprotein particles which function as infectious agents. Prions can also act as catalyst converting normal protein into prion state. Prions are not affected by proteases, nucleases, temperature upto $800^{o} C$ , UV radiations and formaldehyde.

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