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Question

The sexually transmitted disease AIDS is caused by which of the following?

The correct answer is
Virus

AIDS Cause: Identifying the Pathogen

The question requires identifying the type of pathogen responsible for causing AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome).

Analysis of Options:

  • Protozoa: These are single-celled eukaryotic organisms and are not the cause of AIDS.
  • Virus: AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This is the correct classification for the pathogen.
  • Helminths: These are parasitic worms and do not cause AIDS.
  • Bacteria: These are single-celled prokaryotic microorganisms and are not the cause of AIDS.

HIV is a retrovirus that attacks the immune system. Therefore, the correct answer is Virus.

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Important Questions from Biology

  1. Which of the following statements about living and non-living being is/are correct?

    1. While living being can demonstrate growth and repair, non-living being cannot.

    2. While living being demonstrates metabolic processes, non-living being does not.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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