Which of the following microbes is a proteinaceous infectious agent? a. Fungi b. Prions c. Bacteria d. Protozoa
Option B. Prions are highly resistant glycoprotein particles which function as infectious agents. Prions can also act as catalyst converting normal protein into prion state. Prions are not affected by proteases, nucleases, temperature upto 800oC, UV radiations and formaldehyde.
