Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 13 - Microbe-Human Interactions - Multiple-Choice and True-False Questions - Bloom's Levels 1 and 2: Remember and Understand - Page 390: 7

Answer

d. mechanical vector

Work Step by Step

Mechanical vectors include animals which only transport the pathogen from one place to another without being infected. The transport can be carried out by the fur/hairs or through the digestive tract. Thus, the correct answer is option d.
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