Any microorganism capable of causing infection is considered:

a. microbiota.
b. opportunistic.
c. pathogenic.
d. commensal.


C
Pathogenesis is described as the ability of an organism to cause an infection and damage to the host.

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Which of the following foods contains the

greatest amounts of complex carbohydrates?

a. bananas b. rice c. broccoli d. apples e. beans

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A. hormones. B. pheromones. C. transposons. D. pectines. E. spicules.

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Plague transmitted by a flea is an example of

a. Direct contact. b. Droplet transmission. c. Fomite. d. Vector. e. Vehicle transmission.

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