Question detail
Identify the statement that matches this learning objective: explain that pathogens may infect plants or animals.?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. Explain that pathogens may infect plants or animals.
- B. A statement about another biology topic rather than Communicable diseases
- C. A revision technique rather than the scientific idea being tested
- D. A reversed cause-and-effect version of the objective
Answer
Explain that pathogens may infect plants or animals. is the best answer for this Communicable diseases objective.
Explanation
Explain that pathogens may infect plants or animals. is supported by the approved learning objective: "Explain that pathogens may infect plants or animals". It stays within Communicable diseases, uses the key idea "[object Object]", and avoids distractors that either switch topic, describe a study method, or reverse the biology relationship.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Pathogen Hosts
Students often confuse the types of organisms that pathogens can infect, thinking that only animals can be affected.
To fix this, students should remember that pathogens can infect both plants and animals, and they should provide examples of each to reinforce their understanding.
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