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Differentiate between a microbe’s pathogenicity and its virulence.
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- Describe several components of pathogens that are involved inmicrobial adhesion.Explain how specialized structures (e.g., spore, capsule, fimbriae, or flagella) enable a microbe to survive in a given environment or contribute to pathogenesis.List major types of infectious agents and identify methods controlling the growth of microorganisms