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Jane gets bitten by a mosquito. Through the bite, she can become infected with an organism carried by the mosquito. What role did the mosquito play in the chain of transmission?

A. portal of entry
B. susceptible host
C. vector
D. reservoir

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Answer: C. Vector. Hope this is the right answer.

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Answer:

C. vector

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Jane gets bitten by a mosquito. Through the bite, she can become infected with an organism carried by the mosquito. The mosquito played the role of a vector in the chain of transmission. A vector is a living thing that transfers a disease or infection to another living thing through a bite or sting.

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