Question

Given below are some diseases caused by different pathogens such as bacteria, virus, fungi, and protozoa.

Which of the following shows the correct category of diseases and their causative agents?

• A. vi- Viral, vii- Protozoan, iv- Bacterial, ii- Fungal
• B. i- Viral, vi- Protozoan, iv- Bacterial, iii- Fungal
• C. v- Viral, viii- Protozoan, x- Bacterial, ii- Fungal
• D. x- Viral, vi- Protozoan, ix- Bacterial, iii- Fungal

Answer 1

The correct option is A

vi- Viral, vii- Protozoan, iv- Bacterial, ii- Fungal

The correct option is A:

Explanation of the correct option :

1. The common cold is caused by Rhinovirus.
2. Amoebic dysentery is caused by Entamoeba histolytica, which is a protozoan.
3. Anthrax is caused by Bacillus anthracis.
4. Athlete's foot is caused by dermatophytes, which are fungal species.

Explanation of the incorrect option :

Option B :

1. Typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhii, which is a bacterium.
2. Anthrax is caused by Bacillus anthracis.
3. Athlete's foot is caused by dermatophytes, which are fungal species.

Option C :

1. Malaria is caused by Plasmodium, which is a protozoan.
2. Yellow vein mosaic is caused by a virus.
3. Pneumonia can be bacterial, viral, or fungal.
4. Athlete's foot is caused by dermatophytes, which are fungal species.

Option D :

1. Pneumonia can be bacterial, viral, or fungal.
2. Influenza is caused by a virus.
3. Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi.

Final answer: vi- Viral, vii- Protozoan, iv- Bacterial, ii- Fungal is showing the correct category of diseases and their causative agents.