Tuberculosis is caused by a

Bacterium

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Solution

The correct option is A Bacterium
The Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium causes TB. It is an obligate bacteria. It spreads through the air from person to person. Lungs are the most common organ which is affected by tuberculosis so they are specifically known as pulmonary tuberculosis.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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