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Food poisoning is typically the result of which type of pathogen, which can usually be treated with antibiotics?

Virus



Parasite



Fungi



Bacteria

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Answer:

Bacteria

Step-by-step explanation:

There are four general types of pathogens. Bacteria, such as E. coli are living things that grown on protein-rich sources such as foods. They can be killed with high heat, or treated with antibiotics Viruses are non-living and cannot be treated with antibiotics. Fungi have their own cell membranes and organelles, which makes antibiotics harder to use. Parasites are living organisms that live and feed off of their host.

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