Which of the following is least likely to cause disease?
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algae
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viruse
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bacteria
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protozoa
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Algae are primarily aquatic photosynthetic organisms that rarely cause human diseases. In contrast, viruses, bacteria, and protozoa include many well-known pathogens responsible for illnesses ranging from colds to malaria. Note: option B has a typo (viruse should be virus).