Question

Assertion (A): Infectious agents can be passed through the filter.
Reason (R): This filterable agent is responsible for disease.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is correct but R is incorrect.
• D. A is incorrect but R is correct.

Hint:

Viruses are called “filterable agents” because of their tiny size and disease-causing nature.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Viruses are filterable agents, small enough to pass through filters that retain bacteria. These agents cause infectious diseases, confirming both the assertion and reason with correct logical linkage.