JAMB Biology 2022 Objective — Question 16

Question 16 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

16. Which of the following is caused by Treponema pallidum?

A. (A) SyphilisCorrect
B. (B) Leprosy
C. (C) Gonorrhea
D. (D) Tuberculosis

Explanation

Syphilis is caused by Treponema pallidum. Gonorrhea is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Tuberculosis by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and Leprosy by Mycobacterium leprae.

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