Question detail
Pick the option a student should use in an exam answer: state that pathogens may be viruses, bacteria, protists or fungi.?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. State that pathogens may be viruses, bacteria, protists or fungi.
- 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
State that pathogens may be viruses, bacteria, protists or fungi. is the best answer for this Communicable diseases objective.
Explanation
State that pathogens may be viruses, bacteria, protists or fungi. is supported by the approved learning objective: "State that pathogens may be viruses, bacteria, protists or fungi". 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
Misidentifying Pathogen Types
Students often confuse the types of pathogens, incorrectly stating that all pathogens are either bacteria or viruses, neglecting protists and fungi.
To fix this, students should create a chart listing the four types of pathogens (viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi) and include examples of each to reinforce their understanding.
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