NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASES

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Regarding pathogens consider the following statements
I. A pathogen or an infectious agent is a microorganism, such as a virus, bacterium, fungus that causes disease in its host
II. These pathogens multiply in our body and interfere with the normal vital activities, resulting in morphological and functional damage
Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct?

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Correct option: C

I and II

Option C (I and II) is correct because both statements accurately describe pathogens and their effects on the host.

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