AIPMT MAINS2011Zoology-Human Health and Disease

AIPMT MAINS 2011 Zoology Common Diseases in Humans MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Common cold is not cured by antibiotics because it is

A

Caused by a Gram-negative bacterium

B

Not an infectious disease

C

Caused by a virus

D

Caused by a Gram-positive bacterium

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Common cold is not cured by antibiotics because it is caused by a virus. Viral diseases cannot be treated by antibiotics as they lack cell wall.

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