CAPE French Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 1 · Question 6(g)
Describe what occurs when typical proteins interact with the prion protein.
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- 6(a)State the location and year where mad cow disease was initially identified.[2 marks]
- 6(b)Explain why mad cow disease causes such alarm among humans.[2 marks]
- 6(c)Explain the absence of progress in preventative measures.[4 marks]
- 6(d)(i)State the first step associated with testing the experimental vaccine.[2 marks]
- 6(d)(ii)State the second step associated with testing the experimental vaccine.[2 marks]
- 6(e)Describe the manners in which Mr. Cashman can contribute to preventing mad cow disease.[2 marks]
- 6(f)Describe the appearance or likeness of the prion protein.[4 marks]
- 6(h)State what has been identified on the exterior of the abnormal prion.[3 marks]
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