Multiple choice

A term that may be applied to all disease-producing micro-organisms is

  1. Saprophytic

  2. Pathogenic

  3. Viruses

  4. Staptococci
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pathogens are organisms, frequently microorganisms, or components of these organisms, that cause disease. Microbial pathogens include various species of bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. Many diseases caused by microbial pathogens, and the frequency of these diseases, are a national security issue. 

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