Question

(20 Ponits) Gram-negative bacteria are associated with pathogens like e. coli. What is the best synonym for "pathogen"?

A. disease causing microbe
B. small microbe
C. large microbe
D. harmless microbe

Answer 1

its a disease causing microbe

Step-by-step explanation:

Most microbes belong to four major groups: bacteria, viruses, protozoa or fungi. (To find out more, see the “Bacteria/Viruses/Protozoa” fact sheets). Disease-causing microbes can also be called pathogens, germs or bugs and are responsible for causing infectious diseases.

Answer 2

The best synonym for pathogen would be disease causing microbe. The definition for pathogen is - An agent that causes disease, especially a living microorganism such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus.