Which of these terms refers to the ability of a microorganism to produce disease?
a. colonization c. pathogenicity
b. convalescence d. virulence
C
Most microorganisms do not cause disease and infection. Pathogenicity refers to the ability of a microorganism to produce disease and infection in a host.
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