Disease-causing biological agents are called __.

Open in App

Solution

A pathogen or infectious agent is a biological agent that causes disease or illness to its host. This term is most often used for agents that disrupt the normal physiology of a multicellular animal or plant.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Disease-causing biological agents are called __.

Agents like mosquitoes and rat fleas that carry disease-causing organisms are called _________.

Name the disease-causing biological agent that is alive only inside the host cell.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program