Match each disease-causing agent to its corresponding definition or characteristic.
-group that includes small organisms without nuclei that can be classified by their response to Gram stain

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Bacteria are small organisms without nuclei that can be classified by their response to Gram stain.

Answer: D
 Fungi are not classified by their response to Gram stain.

Answer: A
 Viruses are not organisms, but infectious particles made up of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat.

Answer: E
 Protozoans are single-celled organisms with nuclei that are often classified by their method of movement.

Answer: B
 Prions are infectious proteins that cause misfolding of normal cellular proteins, leading to disease.

Answer: F
 Nematodes (also known as roundworms) are multicellular organisms with a long, cylindrical shape.

Answer: G
 Platyhelminths (also known as flatworms) are multicellular organisms with a flattened, ribbon-like shape.

Answer: H
 Arthropods are a diverse group of organisms with jointed appendages and exoskeletons, including insects, spiders, and crustaceans.

Match Each Disease-Causing Agent to Its Corresponding Definition or Characteristic