Is anthrax chemical weapon

Anthrax is not classified as a chemical weapon; it is a biological agent. It is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis and can be used in bioterrorism due to its potential to be weaponized and spread. Unlike chemical weapons, which utilize toxic chemicals to harm, biological weapons like anthrax rely on pathogens to cause disease. Thus, anthrax falls under the category of biological weapons rather than chemical ones.