_________ are pathogens that are capable of stimulating immunity while being genetically crippled so that they are unable to cause disease.
A)Crippled pathogens
B)Weakened pathogens
C)Attenuated pathogens
D)Dystrophied pathogens
E)Disadvantaged pathogens

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Attenuated pathogens are genetically crippled, meaning their virulence has been reduced, making them harmless so that they can stimulate the immune system without causing disease. This is a common approach in the development of live and viral vaccines.

_________ Are Pathogens That Are Capable of Stimulating Immunity While