An organism capable of causing disease is called

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An organism capable of causing disease is called

A pathogen is an organism capable of causing disease in another organism. This term covers any disease-causing agent, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Not all members of those groups cause disease—many are harmless or beneficial—but when an organism has the ability to cause disease, it’s described as a pathogen. The other options name specific types of organisms, which may or may not cause disease, so they aren’t as universally accurate for the stated capability.

A pathogen is an organism capable of causing disease in another organism. This term covers any disease-causing agent, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Not all members of those groups cause disease—many are harmless or beneficial—but when an organism has the ability to cause disease, it’s described as a pathogen. The other options name specific types of organisms, which may or may not cause disease, so they aren’t as universally accurate for the stated capability.

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