Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 25 of 484
Which statement about microorganisms is most accurate?
a.Most bacteria are non-pathogenic
b.All bacteria cause disease
c.Viruses are larger than bacteria
d.Fungi are a type of bacteria
Explanation
Only a minority of bacteria cause disease; most are harmless or beneficial. Viruses are much smaller than bacteria; fungi are a separate kingdom.
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