Question detail
Which method is NOT a way that pathogens can spread?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. Direct contact
- B. Through contaminated water
- C. By air
- D. By sunlight
Answer
The correct option is By sunlight because it matches the approved biology in Communicable (infectious) diseases within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is By sunlight because it stays accurate for Communicable (infectious) diseases in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain that pathogens may infect plants or animals and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Pathogen Hosts
Students often confuse the types of organisms that pathogens can infect, thinking that only animals can be affected.
To fix this, students should remember that pathogens can infect both plants and animals, and they should provide examples of each to reinforce their understanding.
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