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Give the scientific name of pathogen causing Diphteria. How is it transmitted ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Pathogen**: The first part of the question asks for the scientific name of the pathogen that causes diphtheria. - The pathogen responsible for diphtheria is a bacterium. 2. **Scientific Name**: The scientific name of the bacterium causing diphtheria is *Corynebacterium diphtheriae*. - This name is derived from the genus *Corynebacterium* and the species *diphtheriae*. ...
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  8. Define : (a) Tidal volume (b) Residual Volume .

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  9. Where is carbonic anhydrase located ? What is its function ?

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