Question

question 3
10 pts
bacteria and viruses are also called ______________.
○ gross
○ blood cells
○ illness
○ pathogens

Explanation:

Pathogens are defined as microorganisms like bacteria and viruses that can cause disease. The other options are incorrect: "gross" is a general term for unpleasant, "blood cells" are components of blood, and "illness" is the state of being unwell, not the organisms themselves.

Answer:

D. pathogens