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Store asked in Science & MathematicsBiology · 1 decade ago

Koch's postulates don't apply to all diseases because..?

A. some microorganisms can't be cultured in laboratory media

B. some microorganisms don't cause the same disease in laboratory organisms

C. seom microorganisms cause different symptoms under different conditions

D. some microorganisms can't be obsrerved

E. Not all diseases are caused by microorganisms

Just looking for reinforcement... 10 points for correct answer, thanks!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    E. Not all diseases are caused by microorganisms

    A, B and C are also true, but not as causal.

    D is not fully accurate in the age of the electron microscope.

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