Question

What is the general term for viruses and bacteria that make us sick?
Group of answer choices

pathogens

antibodies

antigens

macrophages

Answer 1

Answer:

option A

pathogens

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Pathogens are very, very small organisms (called microorganisms) that invade the body and make it sick. Examples of pathogens are viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi. Pathogens are also called microbes or microorganisms that attack our bodies and make us sick.

But infectious bacteria can make you ill. They reproduce quickly in your body. Many give off chemicals called toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Examples of bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E.