A Host Is

question 79

Multiple Choice

A host is:

• A)the vehicle that carries the pathogen.
• B)a person or population that comes in contact with a pathogen.
• C)a submicroscopic infectious agent.
• D)the intermediate reservoir where the pathogen lives.

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Definitions:

External Benefit

An uncompensated benefit that an individual or firm confers on others; also known as positive externality.

Higher Costs

Expenses that exceed the usual or expected amount, which can negatively impact profitability and pricing strategies.

Plastics Manufacturing

The industrial process of producing polymers and polymer-based items, used in various applications from packaging to automotive parts.

Negative Externality

An economic activity that imposes a negative effect on an unrelated third party, often leading to market failure if not addressed, like pollution.