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Question

Which of the following is a communicable disease caused by a bacterium?

  1. Diabetes
  2. Tuberculosis
  3. Cancer
  4. Heart Disease

Answer:

Option B: Tuberculosis

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Tuberculosis”.

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Diabetes, cancer, and heart disease are generally non-communicable.