Question

Choose the correct option with respect to anthrax disease.

Statement 1: Anthrax is a bacterial disease known to affect humans and cattles.

Statement 2: Bacterium responsible for causing anthrax was discovered by Robert Koch.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct
• B. Only statement 2 is correct
• C. Both the statements are correct
• D. Both the statements are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both the statements are correct

Robert Koch discovered the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, in 1876. The bacterium is responsible for anthrax disease. It affects humans and cattles.