Multiple choice

Which of the following describes the word pathogen?

  1. It a protein made by white blood cells that can help destroy microbes

  2. which kills, or prevents the growth of bacteria in the body

  3. It is the result of a micro-organism entering the body and causing disease

  4. It is a micro-organism that can cause a disease

  5. which kills, or prevents the growth of bacteria on external parts of the body
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A micro organism that can cause a disease is know as pathogen.

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