Microorganisms known to cause disease are called

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The term "pathogens" refers to microorganisms that have the ability to cause disease in their hosts. Choice A is incorrect because "invaders" is too broad and does not specifically refer to disease-causing microorganisms. Choice C is incorrect because "bacteriophages" are viruses that infect bacteria, not necessarily pathogens that cause disease in humans or animals. Choice D is incorrect because "capsids" are protein shells that enclose genetic material in viruses, and not a term that refers to disease-causing microorganisms.

Microorganisms Known to Cause Disease Are Called