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A pathogen is a disease-causing organism, but not all pathogens are alike. Some pathogens are more dangerous than others. When describing the relative ability of a pathogen to cause disease, we are considering its ________.
A) pathogenicity
B) emergence
C) virulence
D) infectivity

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Biology of Humans: Concepts, Applications, and Issues

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Authors: Goodenough, McGuire

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