Questions: A broad concept that describes an organism's potential to cause infection or disease is □

A broad concept that describes an organism's potential to cause infection or disease is □
Transcript text: A broad concept that describes an organism's potential to cause infection or disease is $\square$
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The answer is: virulence.

Explanation:

  • The term "virulence" refers to the degree of pathogenicity or the ability of an organism, such as a bacterium or virus, to cause disease. It encompasses various factors that contribute to an organism's capacity to infect a host and cause illness.
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