Emergence of a New Endemic Pathogen in an Ecosystem (As

question 11

Multiple Choice

Emergence of a new endemic pathogen in an ecosystem (as opposed to a newly introduced pathogen) is most likely to occur by which method?

• A) Climate change due to human activity
• B) Escape of laboratory animals carrying the pathogen
• C) Release of plants or plant seeds carrying the pathogen
• D) Accidental introduction through global trade
• E) Accidental introduction through international air travel

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