Which of the Following Is Most Likely True of Pathogens

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely true of pathogens with a broad host range?

• A) The pathogens are highly virulent in all hosts.
• B) The pathogens are unlikely to be zoonotic diseases.
• C) The pathogens are less likely than narrow host range pathogens to respond to antibiotics.
• D) The pathogens recognize receptors that are very similar among different hosts.

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