Campbell Biology
Campbell Biology
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780135188743
Author: Urry
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 39.5, Problem 1CC
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To know: The reason why leaves get spots because of pathogenic infection.

Introduction: A pathogen can be defined as any infectious agent or organism that can cause disease. Pathogens can infect their host. It can be a virus, bacteria, protozoa, etc. They infect their host by entering inside them, dividing and multiplying there, and causing undesirable health effects.

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