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VIRUS AND BACTERIA

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What is a pathogen?
A
Bacteria
B
Virus
C
Type of disease infection
D
Protist
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A pathogen is defined as an organism causing disease to its host, with the severity of the disease symptoms referred to as virulence. Pathogens are taxonomically widely diverse and comprise viruses and bacteria as well as unicellular and multicellular eukaryotes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pathogenic organisms are of five main types: viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and worms.

Detailed explanation-3: -A pathogen is usually defined as a microorganism that causes, or can cause, disease. We have defined a pathogen as a microbe that can cause damage in a host.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bacteria. These one-cell organisms are responsible for illnesses such as strep throat, urinary tract infections and tuberculosis. Viruses. Even smaller than bacteria, viruses cause a multitude of diseases ranging from the common cold to AIDS. Fungi. Parasites. 18-Feb-2022

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