Question

Some pathogens are naturally present in _____.

Answer 1

food and soil

Step-by-step explanation:

Soil have several pathogens such as a) bacteria b) archaea c) actinomycetes, d) fungi, e) algae, f) protozoa, and g) fauna such as nematodes, earthworms, ants, insects

Like wise food also has varieties of natural pathogens such as a)Cyclospora cayetanensis b) Hepatitis A c) Salmonella d) Listeria monocytogenes e) Escherichia coli f) Norovirus g) Shigella spp etc.

Hence, Some pathogens are naturally present in both food and soil

Answer 2

Some pathogens are present in bacteria, viruses, fungi, prions, parasites and certain species of algae. The definition of a pathogen is anything that has the potential to spread a disease as well, so humans, animals and even water has the ability to host pathogens and spread them.