Question detail
How can the spread of viral diseases be reduced in plants?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. By using pesticides
- B. By ensuring proper sanitation
- C. By using fertilizers
- D. By increasing sunlight exposure
Answer
The correct option is By ensuring proper sanitation because it matches the approved biology in Communicable (infectious) diseases within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is By ensuring proper sanitation because it stays accurate for Communicable (infectious) diseases in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain how diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, protists and fungi are spread in animals and plants and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Disease Transmission
Students often confuse the modes of transmission for different types of pathogens, such as thinking that all diseases spread through the same method.
To fix this, students should study and categorize each type of pathogen (viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi) and their specific modes of transmission, ensuring they understand the differences in how each can spread in animals and plants.
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