Question

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by

• A. Bacteria
• B. Virus
• C. Protozoan
• D. Malnutrition

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Bacteria

The correct answer is Option A

Explanation of correct option:

1. Tuberculosis is a lung infection disease that is induced by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B:

1. The disease that is induced by the infection of the virus is called viral infection.
2. Diseases that are caused by viruses are common cold, and influenzas.

Option C: Protozoan.

1. Protozoa are tiny unicellular eukaryotes with a sophisticated internal structure and a wide range of metabolic functions.
2. Malaria, giardia, and toxoplasmosis are examples of protozoan infections.

Option D: Malnutrition

1. The body has to get proper nutrition from the food in order to perform normally.
2. Any deficiency or overproduction of substances might lead to malnutrition. For example, deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy.

Final answer: Tuberculosis is a disease caused by bacteria.