Asked by Devante Matthews on Apr 29, 2024
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Which of the following is not one of the five classifications of infectious microorganisms?
A) viruses
B) parasites
C) chloroplasts
D) rickettsiae
Chloroplasts
Organelles found in the cells of green plants and photosynthetic algae that conduct photosynthesis.
Classifications
Systems of categorizing or organizing items into groups based on shared characteristics or criteria.
- Classify the variety of pathogens and parasites, noting their differences.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Chloroplasts are not infectious microorganisms; they are organelles found in plant cells and some algae that are responsible for photosynthesis, not disease.
Learning Objectives
- Classify the variety of pathogens and parasites, noting their differences.