What is a prion protein primarily characterized by?
Prions | The General Mechanism of Prion Formation and Disease

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Its role in energy production
Its function in muscle contraction
Its ability to bind to DNA
Its misfolded conformation
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How do prion proteins propagate disease?
By increasing cell division
By stabilizing cell membranes
By forming aggregates
By enhancing immune response
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What analogy is used to explain the aggregation of prion proteins?
A stack of books
A row of dominoes
Fold-out chairs
A chain of beads
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What is a significant effect of prion aggregates on neurons?
Increased neuron growth
Enhanced synaptic connections
Neuron death and brain deterioration
Improved memory function
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Which part of the brain is particularly affected in Alzheimer's disease due to prion aggregates?
Thalamus
Cerebral cortex
Brainstem
Cerebellum
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How is the prion disease kuru transmitted?
Through airborne particles
Through contaminated water
By consuming infected brain tissue
Via insect bites
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What is the ultimate outcome of prion diseases?
Temporary memory loss
Complete recovery
Death of the individual
Chronic pain
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