In September 2001, which of the following was used as a bioweapon agent in America?
A
Botulinum
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B
Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)
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C
Polio virus
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D
AIDS virus
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Solution
The correct option is B Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) Bioweapons are the biological agents or living organisms which are used to harm the population of the particular area. In September 2001, Anthrax was used as a bioweapon. The 2001 Anthrax attacks in the United States, also known as Amerithrax occurred over several weeks beginning on Tuesday, September 18, 2001, one week after the September 11 attacks.
So, the correct answer is 'Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)'