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What is the primary effect of salvarsan on the bacteria spirochete, which causes syphilis?

Options

  1. AIt has no effect on spirochete
  2. BIt is less toxic to spirochete than to human beings
  3. CIt is more toxic to spirochete than to human beings
  4. DIt stimulates the growth of spirochete

Correct answer

C. It is more toxic to spirochete than to human beings

Step-by-step solution

Salvarsan is toxic to human beings, but its effect on the bacteria spirochete, which causes syphilis, is much greater than on human beings.

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