Microbes In Human Welfare Question 40
Question: ‘Pathogens’ are also known as
Options:
A) Immune bodies
B) Antigens
C) Agglutinins
D) Autotoxins
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
The term βPathogensβ refers to microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that can cause disease.
When these pathogens enter the body, certain molecules on their surface are recognized as foreign by the immune system. These molecules are known as antigens.