Koch's postulates are criteria used to establish that

A. microbes are found on dust particles.
B. life-forms can only arise from preexisting life-forms.
C. a specific microbe is the cause of a specific disease.
D. microbes can be used to clean up toxic spills.
E. a specific microbe should be classified in a specific kingdom.


Answer: C

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