Attributes of an organism that promote pathogenicity are called
A) disease factors.
B) colonization factors.
C) virulence factors.
D) mutualistic factors.
E) pathogenic factors.

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Virulence factors are attributes of an organism that promote pathogenicity, making the organism more capable of causing disease. These factors can include adhesion molecules, toxins, and other proteins that help the organism evade the host's immune system or cause damage to host tissues.

Attributes of an Organism That Promote Pathogenicity Are Called