1. Consider the following statements,

1]Measles is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family and it is normally passed through direct contact and through the air.

2] The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 Only

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b) 2 Only

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c) Both 1 and 2

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d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is C c) Both 1 and 2

Ans c) Both the statements are correct.

Explanation: Measles is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family and it is normally passed through direct contact and through the air. The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body.

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1. Consider the following statements, 1]Measles is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family and it is normally passed through direct contact and through the air. 2] The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The correct option is C c) Both 1 and 2 Ans c) Both the statements are correct. Explanation: Measles is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family and it is normally passed through direct contact and through the air. The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body.

1. Consider the following statements,

1]Measles is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family and it is normally passed through direct contact and through the air.

2] The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The correct option is C c) Both 1 and 2

Ans c) Both the statements are correct.

Explanation: Measles is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family and it is normally passed through direct contact and through the air. The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body.