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Which of the following describes a type of bacteria that is pathogenic?

A. A type of bacteria that is used to make cheddar cheese that has an enjoyable flavor
B. A type of bacteria that produces a chemical substance that kills insect pests
C. A type of bacteria that causes a disease called pneumonia in human beings
D. A type of bacteria that grows on plant roots, helping the plant get nitrogen from soil

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Pathogenic means bacterium, virus, or other micro organism that causes disease. So the answer is C.
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