An organism that is able to be transmitted from one host to another is said to be _________.

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The term "communicable" refers to the ability of an organism to be transmitted from one host to another. Choice A) infective refers to the ability of an organism to cause infection, but does not necessarily imply transmission. Choice B) virulent refers to the severity of the disease caused by an organism, but again does not necessarily imply transmission. Choice C) pathogenic refers to the ability of an organism to cause disease, but does not necessarily imply transmission. Therefore, the best choice is D) communicable.

An Organism That Is Able to Be Transmitted from One