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Potential pathogens for bioweapons are...

Potential pathogens for bioweapons are

A

Bacillus anthracis

B

Yerisinia pestis

C

Vibrio cholerae

D

all of these

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D
Biowar is the use of highly infectious pathogens, their spores and toxins as agents of biological weapons against humans, crops and animals of enemy counry. The agent is kept in a special container that keeps it in active/virulent state during delivery by missble or aircraft. Spray and powder are two common forms in which the bioweapon agent is delivered. Potential pathogens for bioweapons are Bacillus anthracis. Vibro cholerae, small pox virus Pasteurella/Yersinia pestis, Botulinum toxin etc.
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