Question

an organism that carries a pathogen is called a __________. a. pathogen b. contaminant c. fungus d. vector

Explanation:

A vector is an organism that carries a pathogen and can transmit it to other organisms. A pathogen is the disease - causing agent itself. A contaminant is a substance that makes something impure. A fungus is a type of organism, not a carrier of pathogens in the general sense described here.

Answer:

D. vector