Pathogens
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis primarily infects which organ system?
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Solution
Incorrect! Answer:
Respiratory
- Pathogen: Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- Transmission: It is primarily spread through the air via droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
- Target: Consequently, the respiratory system (specifically the lungs) is the primary and most common site of infection (Pulmonary TB).
- Systemic Scope: While TB can spread to other organs (e.g., bones, brain, kidneys), classical and transmission-relevant TB is respiratory.
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About This Question
- Subject
- biology
- Chapter
- biology and human welfare
- Topic
- pathogens
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Year
- 2025
Solution
Correct Answer:
Respiratory
- Pathogen: Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- Transmission: It is primarily spread through the air via droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
- Target: Consequently, the respiratory system (specifically the lungs) is the primary and most common site of infection (Pulmonary TB).
- Systemic Scope: While TB can spread to other organs (e.g., bones, brain, kidneys), classical and transmission-relevant TB is respiratory.
This easy difficulty biology question is from the chapter biology and human welfare, covering the topic of pathogens. It appeared in the 2025 exam.
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