Asked by Joseph Wilson on May 14, 2024
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After biting a bird, a mosquito becomes infected with West Nile virus. It then it bites a human and transfers West Nile virus into the human's bloodstream. Which organism(s) is the vector in this case?
A) human only
B) mosquito only
C) bird only
D) mosquito and bird
E) mosquito and human
Vector
In biology, an organism that transmits a disease or parasite from one animal or plant to another. In mathematics and physics, it represents a quantity having both magnitude and direction.
- Recognize the carriers of particular illnesses and comprehend the mechanisms of disease transmission.
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JR
Janess RamosMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The vector in this case is the mosquito because it is the organism that carries and transmits the West Nile virus from the bird to the human.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the carriers of particular illnesses and comprehend the mechanisms of disease transmission.