Quiz Practice – Biology Entry Test MCQ #4

(MCQ from Sindh MDCAT 2020)

Q. Syphilis is caused by a bacteria called as:

a) Bacilli

b) Trichomonas

c) Neisseria gonorrhea

d) Genital herpes

e) Treponema palladium

Correct Answer: E) Treponema palladium

Explanation:

  • Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.
    It is a spirochete-shaped bacterium (spiral-shaped), and the infection progresses in stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary.
  • Why the other options are incorrect:
    a) Bacilli → General shape of bacteria, not a specific name
    b) Trichomonas → A protozoan, causes trichomoniasis
    c) Neisseria gonorrhoeae → Causes gonorrhea, not syphilis
    d) Genital herpes → Caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), not bacteria

Explore more MCQs by Category:

Visited 81 times, 1 visit(s) today
Scroll to Top