Trypanosomes that infect humans are transmitted by ____.

A) biting insects
B) contaminated water
C) contaminated food
D) aerosols
E) parasitic worms

Trypanosomes

Single-celled parasitic protozoans, known for causing diseases like sleeping sickness in humans and animals.

Infect

The process by which organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, enter, invade, and multiply within another organism, causing disease or illness.

Biting Insects

Biting insects are those that pierce the skin of humans or animals to feed on blood; common examples include mosquitoes, flies, and ticks, which can also act as vectors for various diseases.