Question

Which one of the following disease is not caused by bacteria?

• A. Malaria
• B. Anthrax
• C. Typhoid
• D. Tuberculosis

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Malaria

The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

1. A small, single-celled organism that does not have a proper nucleus and can inhabit soil, water, and the air is called bacteria.
2. Malaria is caused by the infection of Plasmodium parasites.
3. It is spread widely amongst others via bites of the female anopheles mosquito.
4. It involves symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhea, etc.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B:

Anthrax is caused by Bacillus anthracis.

Option C:

Salmonella typhi causes typhoid.

Option D:

Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculae.

Final answer: Malaria is not caused by bacteria.