Many microparasites, in the process of acquiring nutrients at the expense of their host, cause symptoms of disease. These parasites are known as
A) pathogens.
B) antigens.
C) microgens.
D) allergens.
E) virions.

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Pathogens are organisms (such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites) that cause disease in their host by invading, colonizing, and/or multiplying within the host's tissues. Microparasites are a type of pathogen that are small and multiply rapidly within their host, often causing noticeable symptoms of disease.

Many Microparasites, in the Process of Acquiring Nutrients at the Expense