Question

Choose the wrong statement

• A. High blood pressure is caused by excessive weight and lack of exercise.
• B. Cancers can be caused by genetic abnormalities
• C. Peptic ulcers are caused by eating acidic food
• D. Acne is not caused by staphylococci

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Peptic ulcers are caused by eating acidic food

Helicobacter pylori are responsible for peptic ulcers.

It was earlier believed that stressful life led to a lot of acid secretion in the stomach, and eventually caused peptic ulcers.