Choose the correct option with respect to anthrax disease.

Statement 1: Anthrax is a bacterial disease known to affect humans and cattles.

Statement 2: Bacterium responsible for causing anthrax was discovered by Robert Koch.

Only statement 1 is correct

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Only statement 2 is correct

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Both the statements are correct

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Both the statements are incorrect

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The correct option is C Both the statements are correct
Robert Koch discovered the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, in 1876. The bacterium is responsible for anthrax disease. It affects humans and cattles.

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