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JAMB Biology 2012 Question 37

Question 37

Microorganisms and Health

The diseases caused by waterborne pathogens include

  1. A.gonorrhoea and poliomyelitis
  2. B.typhoid and syphilis
  3. C.tuberculosis and cholera
  4. D.typhoid and cholera.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (typhoid and cholera.)

Explanation

Typhoid and cholera bacteria spread through contaminated drinking water. Gonorrhoea and syphilis are sexually transmitted and tuberculosis is airborne.