Which Is the Least Inclusive of the Taxonomic Categories Listed

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which is the least inclusive of the taxonomic categories listed below?​

• A) ​family
• B) ​phylum
• C) ​class
• D) ​order
• E) ​genus

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Definitions:

Vector

A living organism, such as an insect, that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person.

Microorganisms

Tiny life forms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa that exist in virtually all environments on the planet.

Infection Cycle

A sequence of events that involve the spread of pathogens, from their source through a means of transmission, to a susceptible host.

Pathogen Established

Refers to the successful colonization and growth of a disease-causing microorganism within a host.