
Prions: The Real Zombie-Makers
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11th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason for the continued fascination with zombies, according to the video?
They are a metaphor for disease, a major human predator.
They represent the fear of the unknown.
They are a reflection of societal collapse.
They are a symbol of immortality.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main issue with prions that makes them dangerous?
They are bacteria that infect the bloodstream.
They misfold and cause other proteins to misfold.
They are harmless unless combined with other proteins.
They are highly contagious viruses.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of prion diseases?
Uncontrollable laughter
Deterioration of speech
Unsteady gait
Increased appetite
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Fore people of Papua New Guinea primarily contract kuru?
Through airborne transmission
By consuming the brains of deceased tribe members
Via insect bites
Through contaminated water sources
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did researchers discover about some women in the Fore tribe regarding kuru?
They were more susceptible to the disease.
They avoided the disease by not participating in rituals.
They had a genetic mutation that made them immune.
They developed a natural cure for the disease.
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