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Plague is caused by...

Plague is caused by

A

Diplococous pneumoniae

B

Yersinia pestis

C

Corynebacterium diphtheriae

D

All of the above

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks about the causative agent of plague. 2. **Examine the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Diplococcus pneumoniae - B) Ebsenia pestis - C) Corynebacterium diphtheriae - D) All of the above 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Option A: Diplococcus pneumoniae** - This bacterium is known to cause pneumonia, not plague. - **Option B: Ebsenia pestis** - This is a typographical error; the correct name is *Yersinia pestis*, which is the bacterium responsible for causing plague. - **Option C: Corynebacterium diphtheriae** - This bacterium causes diphtheria, not plague. - **Option D: All of the above** - Since only *Yersinia pestis* causes plague, this option is incorrect. 4. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is *Yersinia pestis*, which is the causative agent of plague. 5. **Final Answer**: Plague is caused by *Yersinia pestis*. ---
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