Asked by mallika persaud on May 07, 2024
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What is least likely to cause a transmissible disease?
A) a hazardous chemical
B) a virus
C) bacteria
D) a parasite
Transmissible Disease
Diseases that can be spread from person to person or through animals, often caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
Hazardous Chemical
A substance that poses a potential risk to health, property, or the environment due to its chemical nature.
Parasite
An organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food at the expense of its host.
- Realize the significance of vectors in the transmission of infectious diseases and the pathways for disease dissemination.
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Zybrea KnightMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A hazardous chemical is not a living organism and therefore cannot replicate or spread from person to person, making it least likely to cause a transmissible disease. The other options are all living organisms that have the ability to replicate and spread from person to person, making them capable of causing transmissible diseases.
Learning Objectives
- Realize the significance of vectors in the transmission of infectious diseases and the pathways for disease dissemination.