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Which of the following group is called pathogens?

A
Viruses, bacteria and fungi
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Measles, mumps and chicken pox
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Cholesterol, saturate fat, and helminthes
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Viruses, bacteria and fungi
The organisms or agents which are responsible for the development of a disease or any infection is known as a pathogen. The ability of the organism to cause disease is pathogenicity. The microbes like the virsues, bacteria, and fungi are known as the pathogens which cause a certain type of infection.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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