Pathogens
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1
Tuberculosis is caused by which type of microorganism?
A.A virus
B.A bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)
C.A fungus
D.A protozoan
2
A microorganism capable of causing disease is called a:
A.Pathogen
B.Decomposer
C.Producer
D.Saprophyte
3
An organism that lives on or in a host and causes it harm is termed a:
A.Parasite
B.Producer
C.Decomposer
D.Symbiont (mutualist)
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