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What does pathogenic mean?
To " not be generative of disease. "
Are Microorganisms that cause disease and infection in plants and animals mutualistic?
No, microorganisms that cause disease and infection in plants and animals are not mutualistic. They are typically considered pathogens, which are organisms that harm their hosts. Mutualistic relationships involve both organisms benefiting from the interaction.
What does the word pathogenic mean?
Pathogenic means "having the ability to cause disease".
What type of organism is able to cause infections?
Pathogenic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, have the ability to cause infections in other organisms. These pathogens can invade the body, multiply, and disrupt normal functions, leading to an infection or disease.
Why weren't pathogenic fungi used in this exercise?
There is no description of the exercise in which you are referring to. Pathogenic fungi are fungi that cause disease in humans and other organisms.
What term describes a non pathogenic organism that becomes pathogenic?
A non pathogenic organism cause infection in host when the host's immune system is down.It is called as opportunistic pathogen.That infection is known as opportunistic infection.Example for opportunistic pathogen:Candida albicans, Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare, cytomegalovirus (CMV) ---- Pathogen to HIV positive persons.
What are the main groups of pathogenic organisms which currently cause disease in the UK?
The main groups of pathogenic organisms causing disease in the UK include bacteria (e.g. Staphylococcus aureus), viruses (e.g. influenza virus), fungi (e.g. Candida species), and parasites (e.g. Giardia lamblia). These organisms can cause a range of illnesses from common infections to more serious diseases.
Is non-pathogenic dangerous?
Non-pathogenic organisms are not harmful to humans and do not cause disease. Some non-pathogenic bacteria can even be beneficial, such as those found in the gut that aid in digestion.
Does soil contain pathogenic organism?
Pathogenic organisms are those that cause disease. Soil contains many of these organisms, however, eating soil will not always lead to sickness. This is because these organisms are not always very virulent, meaning they are not always able to cause disease. They also do not come in high concentration.
What is pathogenic?
A pathogen is an organism that can cause a disease.
What is the difference between pathogenic bacteria and non pathogenic bacteria?
"Pathogen" is something that gives rise to disease or infection. There are bacteria that do not do these things though, such as the culture in yogurt or the E.coli already residing in your stomach.
What are Non pathogenic fungi?
nön pathogenic fungi is a grp of fungi which are not harmful to the human body or it is commensal to human body.
