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Why do many pathogens become less virulent (deadly) over time?
a) Deadly strains kill their host before they can spread
b) They feel sorry for the host
c) They cross breed with friendlier viruses
d) They find a host they won't kill

Which Kingdom does not have any pathogens in it?
a) Virus
b) Animal
c) Plant
d) Fungi

Which disease is not contageous?
a) Covid19
b) Flu
c) Mumps
d) Malaria

Which statement about microorganisms isn't true?
a) Viruses belong in the bacterial kingdom
b) Most microorganisms are not harmful
c) Fungi are often opportunistic pathogens
d) Often hidden viruses wait until the host is compromised to become active

Species that can host a pathogen are called...
a) Disease species
b) Hidden species
c) Reservoir species
d) Mammalian species

Diseases that directly pass between humans are...
a) Infectious
b) Contageous
c) Zoonotic
d) Vector borne

The type of reproduction in bacteria which does not increase population is called...
a) Cell division
b) Binary fission
c) Asexual reproduction
d) Conjugation

Overuse of antibiotics can result in...
a) Sterile microbes
b) Increase in microbial populations
c) Superbugs
d) More vampires and Werewolves

Semmelweis discovered that the high death count in the maternity ward was caused by ...
a) Priest ringing the bell
b) Women birthing on their backs
c) Women birthing on their sides
d) Doctors not washing their hands

Which of these does not belong in a kingdom?
a) Plants
b) Viruses
c) Protists
d) Fungi

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