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WAEC Biology 1988 Question 38

Question 38

Microorganisms and Health

The causative organism of sleeping sickness is the

  1. A.Trypanosome
  2. B.Plasmodium
  3. C.Vibrio bacterium
  4. D.penicillin
  5. E.tsetse fly
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Trypanosome)

Explanation

Sleeping sickness is caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma; the tsetse fly only carries it.