NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE

HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a biological hazard?
A
Bacteria
B
Poverty
C
Carbon Monoxide
D
Fire
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These include: Clostridium botulinum, Bacillus cereus, and Staphylococcus aureus. Parasites ex: Toxoplasma gondii, Cryptosporidia, Giardia spp., Trichinella spiralis, Taenia solium, Anisakis spp. Biological hazards are organisms, or substances produced by organisms, that pose a threat to human health.

Detailed explanation-2: -Biological health hazards include bacteria, viruses, parasites and moulds or fungi. They can pose a threat to human health when they are inhaled, eaten or come in contact with skin. They can cause illness such as food poisoning, tetanus, respiratory infections or parasite infection.

Detailed explanation-3: -A pathogenic microorganism causes disease and can vary in the degree of severity. Examples of biological hazards include Salmonella, E. coli and Clostridium botulinum.

Detailed explanation-4: -Types of biological hazards viruses, such as Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Japanese encephalitis. toxins from biological sources. spores. fungi.

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