Match the following foodborne pathogens with the descriptions below.

A. Spore
B. Helminth
C. Fungi
D. Bacteria
E. Virus


A. A dormant reproductive cell capable of becoming an adult organism without the help of another cell
B. Parasitic worm that can contaminate food or water
C. Simple parasitic life forms including molds, mildews, yeasts, and mushrooms
D. A group of single-cell microorganisms, some of which produce poisonous substances that cause illness in humans
E. Microorganisms that can only reproduce after invading body cells

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