What is a Pathogen?
What is a Pathogen?
A pathogen is any microorganism or infectious agent that causes disease. Communicable diseases are those that can be transmitted from one host organism to another.
Step-by-step lessons on OCR A A Level Biology Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a strong foundation in cell biology and biochemistry early on, since later topics on genetics, ecology and physiology all draw on these core concepts.