Question

Diphtheria is a disorder of respiratory tract and the bacteria produces cytotoxin.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by a bacterial microorganism known as Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is a disorder of the respiratory tract, the bacteria most commonly infect nose and throat. Once infected, the bacteria release toxins. The bacterium produces toxin called diphtheria toxin which is cytotoxic (cytotoxin: a toxin having a toxic effect on cells) in nature.

So, the correct answer is 'True'.