Question

a pathogen would most accurately be described as a
multiple choice
symbiont.
saprobe.
commensal.
parasite.

Explanation:

A pathogen is an organism that causes disease in its host. A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host and gets its nutrients at the host's expense, often causing harm (which pathogens do). Symbionts have a mutually beneficial or non - harmful relationship, saprobes feed on dead organic matter, and commensals benefit from the host without harming it. So a pathogen is most like a parasite.

Answer:

D. parasite (assuming the options are labeled A - D with D being parasite; if the last option is D, then D. parasite)