Consider statements about human diseases: 1. Cholera is caused by a bacterium. 2. Polio is caused by a virus. 3. Ringworm is caused by a fungus. Which are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Consider statements about human diseases: 1. Cholera is caused by a bacterium. 2. Polio is caused by a virus. 3. Ringworm is caused by a fungus. Which are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, typically transmitted through contaminated water and food. Polio (poliomyelitis) is a highly infectious viral disease caused by the poliovirus, which can invade the nervous system and cause paralysis. Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a common superficial fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails caused by dermatophytes like Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton. All three statements correctly identify the causative agents.
Explanation:
Abscission is the controlled shedding of leaves, flowers, or fruits, facilitated by the hormone ethylene and enzymes that degrade cell walls at the abscission zone. Senescence is the aging process leading to cell death. Transpiration is water loss, germination is seed sprouting.
Explanation:
Selman Waksman, who discovered streptomycin, coined the term 'antibiotic' in 1942 to describe chemical substances produced by microorganisms that inhibit or kill other microorganisms. Fleming discovered penicillin but did not coin the term. Pasteur developed pasteurization and rabies vaccine, Ehrlich discovered salvarsan (magic bullet) for syphilis.
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