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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question

Question

Which group of agents is classified under Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4)?
Options
A E. coli K-12
B M. tuberculosis
C Hepatitis B
D Ebola
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 16 lists 'Ebola, Marburg, Lassa fever, Nipah virus' as BSL-4 agents, which require extreme precautions and isolated facilities.

Hint

BSL-4 agents are associated with the highest level of risk and severe, often fatal, diseases.

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