Which of the following are the simplest forms of pathogens causing disease?
Correct answer: B. Prions
- A. Viruses
- B. Prions
- C. Fungus
- D. Amoeba
Explanation
Prions are the simplest form of pathogens because they are only proteins structurally. Viruses are nucleoproteins. Fungi are multicellular and eukaryotic organisms. An amoeba is a eukaryotic and unicellular organism.
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