In virology, what does the term vector refer to?
- An organism that carries a virus but is not infected by it
- An organism infected by a virus
- A virus that does not parasite on cells but lives independently
- A virus that spreads through the air
Answer
The correct answer is A) An organism that carries a virus but is not infected by it.
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