Which of the following indicates that PrPsc after all, does not cause the prion

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Which of the following indicates that PrPsc after all, does not cause the prion disease?

A) Recombinant PrPsc injected into brains of animal may develop prion disease


B) Certain Breeds of animals are totally resistant to PrPsc induced prion disease

C) Mutations in Prnp gene are associated with familial forms of the prion disease

D) Kuru was totally eradicated after discontinuation of cannibalism


I am not sure. I am stuck between c and d. I am not sure if cannibalism still exists or not. I know animals do develop prion disease ( mad cow, for example).

Explanation / Answer

A) Recombinant PrPsc injected into brains of animal may develop prion disease-YES


B) Certain Breeds of animals are totally resistant to PrPsc induced prion disease---ANSWER

C) Mutations in Prnp gene are associated with familial forms of the prion disease-YES

D) Kuru was totally eradicated after discontinuation of cannibalism-----------DECREASED

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