The jaundice is a physiological liver disease. It is caused by a

Bacterium

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Virus

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Protozoan

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helminth

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Solution

The correct option is B
Virus

The correct option is B.
Explanation of correct option:
Jaundice is a physiological condition where the skin, and sclera of the eye turn yellow due to excessive concentration of bilirubin.
It is often caused due to the infection of the liver by viruses such as hepatitis A, B, or C.
Final answer: Jaundice is a physiological liver disease. It is caused by a virus.

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