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Gonorrhoea is caused by

A

Treponema pallidum

B

Entamoeba gingivalis

C

Mycobacterium leprae

D

Neisseria gonorrhiae

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Disease**: The question asks about the causative agent of Gonorrhea, which is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). 2. **Review the Options**: The options provided are: - A. Treponema pallidum - B. Entamoeba gingivalis - C. Mycobacterium leprae - D. Neisseria gonorrhoeae 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Option A: Treponema pallidum** - This bacterium is known to cause syphilis, another type of STD, but not gonorrhea. - **Option B: Entamoeba gingivalis** - This is a protozoan that is associated with gingivitis, not gonorrhea. - **Option C: Mycobacterium leprae** - This bacterium is responsible for leprosy, which is unrelated to gonorrhea. - **Option D: Neisseria gonorrhoeae** - This is the bacterium that specifically causes gonorrhea. 4. **Conclusion**: After analyzing all the options, it is clear that the correct answer is **Option D: Neisseria gonorrhoeae**. **Final Answer**: Gonorrhea is caused by **Neisseria gonorrhoeae**. ---
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