Question

Select the appropriate option regarding biological weapon, which are also called germ weapons.

• A. They are of a number of disease-producing agents such as bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, fungi, toxins, or other biological agents
• B. These may be utilized as weapons against humans, animals, or plants
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and B

Biological weapon, also called germ weapon, any of a number of disease-producing agents such as bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, fungi, toxins, or other biological agents that may be utilized as weapons against humans, animals, or plants. The direct use of infectious agents and poisons against enemy personnel is an ancient practice in warfare. Indeed, in many conflicts, diseases have been responsible for more deaths than all the employed combat arms combined, even when they have not consciously been used as weapons.

So, the correct answer is C