Final answer:
The term that means the same as germ or bacteria is 'pathogen,' which refers to any living thing or virus that causes disease.
Step-by-step explanation:
Another term that means the same as germ or bacteria is pathogen. A pathogen is a living thing or virus that causes disease and is commonly referred to as a "germ". These can include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protists. Pathogens are types of microorganisms, which are organisms too small to see without a microscope. While all pathogens are microorganisms, not all microorganisms are pathogens, as many microbes do not cause disease. The correct answer to the question is option 3) Pathogen.