The Process by Which Microorganisms Cause Diseases Is Known as

question 34

Multiple Choice

The process by which microorganisms cause diseases is known as

• A) pathogenesis.
• B) virulence.
• C) LD₅₀ (lethal dose₅₀).
• D) infection.

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Definitions:

Directive Leader

A leader who provides clear expectations and specific directions to their followers.

Groupthink

A phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a decision-making group leads to an irrational or dysfunctional outcome.

Directive Group Leader

A leader in a group setting who guides, structures, and directs the group's activities and discussions.

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members.