Anthrax, Which Means "Charcoal" in Greek, Derives Its Name from

question 55

Multiple Choice

Anthrax, which means "charcoal" in Greek, derives its name from

• A) its ability to invade the bloodstream and produce toxemia.
• B) the black eschars it produces on human skin.
• C) the airborne endospores it produces.
• D) the staining properties of the bacillus under the microscope.
• E) the high mortality it causes in infected individuals.

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