Mycobacterium tuberculosis is

Answer 1

Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis, usually is readily identified by its rough, nonpigmented, corded colonies.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by germs that are spread from person to person

through the air. TB usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of

the body, such as the brain, the kidneys, or the spine. A person with TB can die if t

hey do not get treatment.
Mycobacterium is a broad group of bacteria that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.