True about prions________?

369MicrobiologyMedium

APhase in which virus cannot be demonstrated in host cell

BViruses which are genetically deficient

CComposed largely proteins without any nucleic acid

DViral components may be synthesized but maturation & assembling is defective

Correct answer

C. Composed largely proteins without any nucleic acid

Explanation

The correct answer is Composed largely proteins without any nucleic acid.

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