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Which protein is involved in Creutzfeld-Jacob disease (CJD)?(a) Myoglobin(b) Myosin(c) Keratin(d) PrionI had been asked this question during an interview for a job.The above asked question is from Chemical Basis of Life topic in division Chemical Basis of Life of Cell Biology

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Right choice is (d) PRION

Explanation: The Creutzfeld-Jacob disease (CJD) is a RARE and fatal disorder that is caused primarily by a protein misfolding EVENT. The prion proteins are present on the SURFACE of nerve cells and the misfolded prion proteins are located within, forming aggregates that ultimately kill the cells.


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