WAEC Biology 2003 Question 45

Question 45

Microorganisms and Health

Viruses are pathogens of the following diseases except

  1. A.measles
  2. B.smallpox
  3. C.poliomyelitis
  4. D.tuberculosis
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Answer: D (tuberculosis)

Explanation

Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). Measles, smallpox and polio are viral.