Question

which type of pathogen needs to live in a host to survive?
bacteria
fungi
viruses
parasites

Explanation:

Viruses are non - living entities outside a host cell. They lack the cellular machinery to carry out metabolic processes on their own and require a host cell to replicate and survive. Bacteria, fungi, and some parasites can sometimes live independently in the environment, but viruses always need a host.

Answer:

C. Viruses