Answer: A virus lack the metabolic machinery common to other microorganisms
Explanation:
A virus is an ultramicroscopic particle capable of causing disease. It differs from other disease-causing organisms like bacteria, nematodes etc, because it has no metabolic system of its own but relies on its host system for survival and replication.
Hence, it is difficult for antibiotics to target and destroy viruses without harming patients, rather antiviral drug are prescribed against viruses
Answer: B. schistosomiasis
Explanation:
Swimmer's itch is also called as cercarial dermatitis. It appears as a skin rash. It is typically an allergic reaction which is caused by a parasite.
Swimmer's itch is the symptom of Schistosomiasis. It is a disease which is also called as snail fever. It is caused by the parasitic flatworm called as schistosomes. This parasite infects the urinary tract and intestine in humans. Other symptoms include the diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloody stool and blood in the urine.
Answer: A T G C G C A T T A G T G C A G G A C A G T A G
Explanation: