Match each term with the best description.
-disease that was previously unknown or is spreading to a new region
A)emerging disease
B)bacteriophage
C)vector
D)retrovirus
E)pathogen

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An emerging disease is a new or previously unknown disease that is rapidly growing in a new geographic area or among a new population.

Answer: C 
 A vector is an organism like a mosquito or tick that transmits a pathogen, such as a virus or bacterium, from one host to another.

Answer: D 
 A retrovirus is a RNA virus that inserts a copy of its genome into the DNA of a host cell, which can lead to the development of disease.

Answer: E 
 A pathogen is any microorganism, such as a bacterium, virus, fungus, or parasite, that causes disease in its host.

Answer: B 
 A bacteriophage is a virus that infects bacteria, often used in biotechnology and medicine to manipulate bacterial DNA.

Match Each Term with the Best Description