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Jipu 123

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on: Jul 12, 2018
A pathogen is an organism that:
 
  A) causes disease. B) does not cause disease.
  C) helps break down compost. D) is none of the above.

Question 2

A host is described as:
 
  A) a disease-causing organism.
  B) an organism from which the microorganism takes nourishment.
  C) an organism that can only live in oxygen.
  D) both A and C.


jaymee143

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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