Question

Tuberculosis is caused by

• A. bacterium
• B. virus
• C. protozoan
• D. malnutrition

Answer 1

The correct option is A

bacterium

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct answer:

1. A member of a wide group of unicellular bacteria that lack organelles and a well-organized nucleus, some of which can cause disease.
2. It is a microscopic organism that can be found in the air, earth, water, plants, and animals, and is frequently the source of disease.
3. The bacterium that causes tuberculosis is “Mycobacterium tuberculosis”

Explanation of the incorrect answer:

Option B:

A virus is a small infectious agent with a basic structure that can only replicate in live cells of animals, plants, or microorganisms.

Option C:

A minuscule single-celled animal belonging to the kingdom Protista, such as an amoeba, flagellate, ciliate, or sporozoan.

Option D:

Malnutrition is a disorder that occurs when the body lacks the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients it needs to keep its tissues and organs healthy.

Final answer: Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium