Which of the following best describes a prion? O a type of

Last updated: 7/9/2022

Which of the following best describes a prion? O a type of protein that can misfold, and once misfolded can cause identical proteins to also misfold to generate long protein fibrils that ultimately kill cells O prions are like viruses that lack nucleic acid, they enter host cells and make more copies of themselves. They are spread through coughing and sneezing or can contaminate food or water. O a prion is a type of protein that can cause any other type of protein to misfold, which kills the cell O a prion is any toxic protein that lacks RNA or DNA