_______ is the ability of a pathogen to overcome the body defenses.

A. virucidence
B. virulence
C. transmissibility
D. infectiousness


Answer: B. virulence

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) zero B) one C) two D) many

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Which panel of the figure represents the DNA

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