Microorganisms Known to Cause Disease are Called

Question

Microorganisms known to cause disease are called
A) invaders.
B) pathogens.
C) bacteriophages.
D) capsids.

Accepted Answer

The term "pathogens" refers to microorganisms that have the ability to cause disease in their hosts. Choice A is incorrect because "invaders" is too broad and does not specifically refer to disease-causing microorganisms. Choice C is incorrect because "bacteriophages" are viruses that infect bacteria, not necessarily pathogens that cause disease in humans or animals. Choice D is incorrect because "capsids" are protein shells that enclose genetic material in viruses, and not a term that refers to disease-causing microorganisms.