Question detail
Which type of microorganism is known to produce toxins that can harm the host?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. Viruses
- B. Bacteria
- C. Fungi
- D. Protists
Answer
The correct option is Bacteria because it matches the approved biology in Communicable (infectious) diseases within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is Bacteria because it stays accurate for Communicable (infectious) diseases in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain that bacteria may produce toxins that damage tissues and make us feel ill and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Bacterial Toxins
Students often confuse the role of bacteria in disease, thinking that all bacteria are harmful and produce toxins.
Clarify that while some bacteria produce toxins that can damage tissues and cause illness, many bacteria are beneficial and essential for processes like digestion.
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