How do microorganisms and pathogens differ?

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Microorganisms:
An organism that can be seen only through a microscope. Microorganisms include bacteria, protozoa, algae, and fungi. Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae are located within the environment.
Pathogens:
A pathogen is any disease-producing agent, especially a virus, bacterium, or other microorganisms.
Microorganisms
Pathogens
These are minute-dwelling organisms that cannot be seen by naked eyes.
These are disease-causing organisms that vary in shape, size, and habitat.
2. Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae are located within the environment. 2. They consist of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.
3. These are dangerous and beneficial both. 3. These are always harmful.

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Microorganisms	Pathogens
These are minute-dwelling organisms that cannot be seen by naked eyes.	These are disease-causing organisms that vary in shape, size, and habitat.
2. Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae are located within the environment.	2. They consist of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.
3. These are dangerous and beneficial both.	3. These are always harmful.