Pathogenicity is different than virulence in that pathogenicity can
1. lead to the ability of organisms to cause infection.
2. kill pathogens.
3. cause a disease when pathogens are present.
4. disrupt cell lining.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Pathogenicity can lead to an organism's causing an infection.
Rationale 2: Bactericidal ability leads to killing pathogens.
Rationale 3: Virulence can cause a disease to be present, even in small numbers.
Rationale 4: Cell lining is not disrupted in this process.
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