Human Health and Disease · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology
What general term is used for any organism that is capable of causing disease in a host?
Practice question from Human Health and Disease (Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-4A0432
What general term is used for any organism that is capable of causing disease in a host?
- A.PathogenCorrect answer
- B.Microbe
- C.Allotrope
- D.Fungus
Solution
Think of the umbrella term that covers all disease-causing organisms, regardless of which kingdom they belong to.
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