What is air-borne transmission ?

Particles containing no organisms are spread

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Particles containing organisms which can remain in air for long time

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Particles containing organisms which can remain in air for short time

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Particles containing organisms which can remain in air for long time
Particles containing organisms which can remain in air for long time Solution:- Dust particles containing microorganisms which can remain in air for longer duration of time results in airborne transmission. They must be resistant to drying and can survive for long outside the body. Therefore, (b) is the correct answer.

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