Bacteria producing T.B. and Leprosy (Mycobacterium species) belongs to

Archaebacteria

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Actinomycetes

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Eubacteria

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Rickettsiae

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Solution

The correct option is B Actinomycetes
T.B. or tuberculosis is caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Leprosy is caused by bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. Both Mycobacterium species belong to Actinomycetes group. Actinomycetes are filamentous gram positive bacteria. They are intermediate between fungi and bacteria.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Actinomycetes.'

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