Human Biology, 14 Edition

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Bacteria and Viruses - Check Your Progress - Page 152: 1

Answer

The disease-causing nature of bacterium and virus make them pathogens.

Work Step by Step

Definition of pathogen: Any organism which causes the disease is called a pathogen. Bacterium and viruses cause a vast number of diseases so, they were called pathogens.
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