Match each term with the best description.
-virus that infects bacteria
A)emerging disease
B)bacteriophage
C)vector
D)retrovirus
E)pathogen

Question

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A bacteriophage is a virus that infects bacteria.

Answer: A
 An emerging disease is a newly identified or increasing disease that poses a potential threat to public health.

Answer: C
 A vector is an organism, such as an insect or tick, that can transmit diseases from one host to another.

Answer: D
 A retrovirus is a virus that uses reverse transcriptase to convert its RNA genome into DNA.

Answer: E
 A pathogen is any organism, including viruses, that can cause disease in another organism.

Match Each Term with the Best Description