Questions: Tuberculosis is caused by which of the following? Virus Bacteria Fungus Amoeba

Tuberculosis is caused by which of the following? Virus Bacteria Fungus Amoeba
Transcript text: Tuberculosis is caused by which of the following? Virus Bacteria Fungus Amoeba
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The answer is the second one (Bacteria): Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria.

Explanation for each option:

  • Virus: Incorrect. Tuberculosis is not caused by a virus.
  • Bacteria: Correct. Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
  • Fungus: Incorrect. Tuberculosis is not caused by a fungus.
  • Amoeba: Incorrect. Tuberculosis is not caused by an amoeba.

Summary: Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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