Question

COVID-19 is caused by the virus}

• A. SARS-CoV-2
• B. SARS-CoV
• C. SARS-CoV-3
• D. SARS

Hint:

Remember: COVID-19 is the disease, while SARS-CoV-2 is the virus causing it—this distinction is often tested.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a specific type of coronavirus. Step 1:Identify the correct virus.
The disease COVID-19 is caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2).
Step 2:Eliminate incorrect options.}

• SARS-CoV $\rightarrow$ Caused the 2003 SARS outbreak
• SARS-CoV-3 $\rightarrow$ Does not exist
• SARS $\rightarrow$ Name of disease, not virus

Final Answer: \[ {\text{SARS-CoV-2}} \]