This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Virology, Subject name: Microbiology
True about prions is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Encoded by viral genome, B. Associated with misfolding of protein, C. Non infectious, D. Immunogenic
B: Associated with misfolding of protein
Answer: B: Associated with misfolding of protein 
Explanation: prion is due to mis folding of ptotiens leads to proliferation of abnormal prion protein REF:ANATHANARAYANAN MICROBIOLOGY NINTH EDITION PAGE.557