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"Germ" is an informal term for a pathogen, which is a formal term for something that makes you sick. A germ is a microscopic organism that can carry disease. Other words used for germs are microorganisms, microbes, and in slang, "bugs".
The term generally refers to bacteria, or viruses. It could also include fungi or protozoa. In food, this could be two things:
1. Microorganisms, such as bacteria
2. The embryo portion of a cereal grain. (See related questions section below for additional information about the types of microbes or germs.)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoA germ is a microorganisms that cause disease
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∙ 9y agoA germ is a layman term for an infectious microscopic pathogen, which is often either a bacteria or virus (when characterized in microbiological terms).
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∙ 14y agoit is a virus
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Do germs and bacteria die at 155 degrees?
"Germ" is an unscientific word that usually refers to bacteria. Maybe you meant "virus". Restate your question.
Is a virus a germ?
Yes, virus is a germ because it has very harmful effects on living things and it cause several types of diseases such as rubella etc.We can take anti-viral to avoid virus but it can take long time.
A virus that infects bacteria?
A virus that infects bacteria is called a bacteriophage
What do germ cells produce?
they produce bacteria
Is conjuctivitis caused by bacteria virus or fungi?
Bacteria and virus
Is A germ a bacteria or a virus?
It could be either.
Do germs and bacteria die at 155 degrees?
"Germ" is an unscientific word that usually refers to bacteria. Maybe you meant "virus". Restate your question.
Is a virus a germ?
Yes, virus is a germ because it has very harmful effects on living things and it cause several types of diseases such as rubella etc.We can take anti-viral to avoid virus but it can take long time.
What is the name of the biggest germ?
please specify: Bacteria, virus, fungus, prion, or other.
How are pathogens and viruses different?
The term pathogen is a general term that is applied to an infectious agent, or germ. The infectious agent itself could be a bacteria or a virus that is harmful to a body. The virus is a type of pathogen.
Are germ's bugs?
no, they are bacteria....
Germ cells do what?
they produce bacteria
What is the germ causing HIV?
HIV is a virus.
A virus that infects bacteria?
A virus that infects bacteria is called a bacteriophage
What is another word for bacteria or bacterium?
Germ
What do germ cells produce?
they produce bacteria
Is conjuctivitis caused by bacteria virus or fungi?
Bacteria and virus
