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JAMB Biology 1980 Question 47

Question 47

Microorganisms and Health

Below are some groups of diseases. Which group of diseases is caused by bacteria?

  1. A.Tuberculosis, smallpox
  2. B.Gonorrhoea, measles
  3. C.Tuberculosis, polio
  4. D.Sleeping sickness, measles
  5. E.Syphilis, gonorrhoea.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Syphilis, gonorrhoea.)

Explanation

Syphilis and gonorrhoea are both bacterial; smallpox, measles and polio are viral and sleeping sickness is caused by a protozoan.