Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 472
Question: ‘Citrus canker’ is caused by a
[MP PMT 1997; BVP 2000]
Options:
A) Fungus
B) Bacterium
C) Virus
D) Nematoda
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Citrus canker is a disease that is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas axonopodis.
It affects the Citrus species of fruits such as lime, oranges, grapefruit. It results in the lesions on the leaves, stems, fruit and other parts of the citrus plants.
Thus, the correct answer is ‘Bacteria.’
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