What name is given to a microorganism that causes disease?
AA pathogen
BA producer
CA predator
DA pollinator
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A pathogen
1. Most microorganisms are harmless and many are useful.
2. A few of them infect other organisms and make them ill.
3. Those disease causing microorganisms are called pathogens.
_Source: Siyavula Natural Sciences Grade 8 (CC BY 4.0), Harmful microorganisms_