Asked by Tabitha Griffin on Jun 14, 2024
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carries a pathogen from one host to the next
A) emerging disease
B) bacteriophage
C) vector
D) retrovirus
E) pathogen
Vector
An organism, often an insect, that transmits a disease or parasite from one animal or plant to another.
Pathogen
Disease-causing agent (virus or cellular organism).
- Acquire knowledge on the theories and definitions related to emerging illnesses, vectors, and pathogens.
Verified Answer
KV
Krystal ValentinJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A vector is an organism that carries a pathogen from one host to the next, such as a mosquito carrying malaria.
Answer: E
A pathogen is a disease-causing agent, such as a virus or bacteria.
Answer: A
An emerging disease is one that is newly identified, increasing in incidence, or spreading to new geographic locations, such as COVID-19.
Answer: B
A bacteriophage is a virus that infects and replicates within bacteria.
Answer: D
A retrovirus is a type of virus that uses RNA as its genetic material, which is reverse-transcribed into DNA within the host cell. One example is HIV.
Answer: E
A pathogen is a disease-causing agent, such as a virus or bacteria.
Answer: A
An emerging disease is one that is newly identified, increasing in incidence, or spreading to new geographic locations, such as COVID-19.
Answer: B
A bacteriophage is a virus that infects and replicates within bacteria.
Answer: D
A retrovirus is a type of virus that uses RNA as its genetic material, which is reverse-transcribed into DNA within the host cell. One example is HIV.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the theories and definitions related to emerging illnesses, vectors, and pathogens.