A Pathogen Is Best Described as

question 57

Multiple Choice

A pathogen is best described as

• A) a microorganism that remains with the person throughout life.
• B) any microorganism that causes disease.
• C) an organism that remains in the body for a short time.
• D) a microorganism that may cause a disease under certain circumstances.
• E) a source of microbial contamination.

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Definitions:

Profit-Maximizing

The process by which a company determines the price and output level that returns the greatest profit.

Long Run

A period in economics where all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for full adjustment to changes.

ATC

Average Total Cost; the per unit cost of production, calculated by dividing the total cost by the quantity produced.

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical.