The Degree or Extent of Disease-Evoking Power That a Microorganism

Question

The degree or extent of disease-evoking power that a microorganism has is referred to as
A)virulence.
B)strength.
C)resistance.
D)competence.

Accepted Answer

The term "virulence" specifically refers to the degree of pathogenicity or disease-causing ability of a microorganism. Strength, resistance, and competence may be relevant in other contexts, but they do not specifically describe the pathogenicity of a microorganism.