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Disease-causing microorganisms are known as:


A

Infectors

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Pathogens

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Friendly microbes

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Amoeba

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Solution

The correct option is B

Pathogens


Pathogens are infectious agent which causes disease or illness in a healthy organism. These pathogens are capable of disrupting the normal physiology of a multicellular animal or plant. Pathogens are also a potential threat to unicellualar organisms.

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