Which of the following agents can easily pass through filter paper?

Correct answer: D. Virus

  • A. Bacteria
  • B. Fungi
  • C. Yeast
  • D. Virus

Explanation

Viruses can easily pass through filter paper. Viruses are the smallest type of biological agent, with most being smaller than 0.1 micrometers in diameter. Filter paper typically has pores that are several micrometers in diameter, so viruses are small enough to pass through the pores. Viruses can easily pass through filter paper, while bacteria, fungi, and yeast cannot.Bacteria are single-celled organisms that are typically 0.5 to 5 micrometers in size. They are too large to pass through the pores of filter paper, which are typically 0.2 to 0.45 micrometers in diameter.Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that can be unicellular or multicellular. They typically range in size from a few micrometers to several meters. Fungi are too large to pass through the pores of filter paper.Yeast is a type of fungus that is unicellular and typically 5 to 10 micrometers in size. Yeast is too large to pass through the pores of filter paper.

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