Why Is a Pathogen Generally More Virulent in a New

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why is a pathogen generally more virulent in a new habitat?

• A) Intermediate host species are more motile and transport pathogens to new areas.
• B) Pathogens evolve more efficient forms of reproduction in new environments.
• C) Hosts in new environments have not had a chance to become resistant to the pathogen through natural selection.
• D) New environments are almost always smaller in area so that transmission of pathogens is easily accomplished between hosts.

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Definitions:

Apples

A type of fruit known for its sweet taste and crisp texture, widely consumed fresh, juiced, or used in various culinary dishes.

Oranges

A citrus fruit known for its sweet or slightly acidic flavor, commonly consumed fresh or as juice.

Consumptions

The act of using goods and services for personal use, including the spending on such goods and services in an economy.

Apples

A fruit produced by an apple tree, widely consumed and cultivated globally for its sweetness and variety of uses.