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The organisms which cause diseases in plants and animals are called:


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Pathogens

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Vectors

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Insects

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Worms

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Solution

The correct option is A

Pathogens


A pathogen is a microorganism that causes disease or ilness in multicelluar organisms like plants and animals. A vector is an organism that does not cause the disease, but spreads the infection by transferring pathogens from one host to another.

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