Question

vector - borne illnesses are spread by ____ that carry pathogens to victims. hosts vects winds flies

Explanation:

Vector - borne illnesses are transmitted by vectors. Vectors are living organisms that can carry and transmit pathogens to humans or other animals. Hosts are organisms that harbor pathogens but may not necessarily transmit them in the context of vector - borne disease. "Vects" is not a recognized term in this context. Winds are non - living and not vectors. Flies are a type of vector, but the general term for the organism that carries pathogens in vector - borne illness is vector.

Answer:

A. hosts