Disease-causing microorganisms are called:

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A Microbes
B Helpful microbes
C Pathogens
D Insects

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Answer: C. Pathogens

Microorganisms that cause diseases are called pathogens, for example the bacteria causing typhoid. Many other microbes are harmless or helpful.

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