Introduction to Pathogens

What are non-communicable diseases?

• Diseases that cannot be passed on to another organism

• Diseases that can be passed on to another organism

• Diseases caused by bacteria and viruses

• Diseases that are only found in humans

What are microorganisms that cause infection and disease called?

• Nonpathogens

• Pathogens

Where are microorganisms found in the environment?

• Only in the air

• Everywhere, including in and on humans

• Only in soil

• Only in water bodies

What is the main characteristic of non-communicable diseases?

• They are always contagious

• They cannot be passed on to another organism

• They are caused by microorganisms

• They can be passed on to another organism

What are microorganisms that are beneficial in maintaining certain body processes called?

• Pathogens

• Nonpathogens

What is the main characteristic of communicable diseases?

• They can be passed on to another organism

• They are often chronic and cannot be passed on to another organism

• They are caused by microorganisms

• They are always contagious

Which word is a synonym of contagious?

• chronic

• noncommunicable

• pathogen

• transmissible

Which word is a synonym for microbe?

• pathogen

• nonpathogen

• microorganism

Which word is the the opposite of flora?

• fauna

• chronic

• pathogen

What does the prefix, " micro" mean?

Answer explanation

The prefix "micro" means, small.