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Q64
(UPPCS/2024)
Science & Technology › Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
The disease-causing microorganism among these is :
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A pathogen is defined as any organism or agent that causes disease in its host. This term serves as a functional classification for various types of microorganisms, including specific bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
- Archaea: These are single-celled microorganisms that live in diverse environments; currently, there is no definitive evidence of any archaeon acting as a human pathogen.
- Bacteria and Protozoa: These are broad biological categories. While they include many disease-causing species (like Vibrio cholerae or Plasmodium), the vast majority are harmless or even beneficial to humans.
Since the term "Pathogen" specifically and exclusively refers to disease-causing agents, it is the most accurate answer among the options provided.
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