Which term refers to a microorganism, such as a bacterium that causes disease?

Which term refers to a microorganism, such as a bacterium that causes disease?

• A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• B. Supra
• C. Microbial
• D. Metabolite

Answer: (C)

Microbial relates to microorganisms—tiny living beings like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. When a bacterium causes disease, it is a microbial agent in the sense that it belongs to the group of microbes. The term “microbial” is used to describe anything pertaining to these organisms, including the organisms themselves. The other options don’t fit because they refer to a procedure (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), a prefix meaning above (supra), or a substance produced by metabolism (metabolite).

Microbial relates to microorganisms—tiny living beings like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. When a bacterium causes disease, it is a microbial agent in the sense that it belongs to the group of microbes. The term “microbial” is used to describe anything pertaining to these organisms, including the organisms themselves. The other options don’t fit because they refer to a procedure (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), a prefix meaning above (supra), or a substance produced by metabolism (metabolite).