Biological transmission differs from mechanical transmission in that biological transmission
A) requires an arthropod.
B) requires direct contact.
C) works only with noncommunicable diseases.
D) involves specific diseases.
E) involves fomites.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Biological transmission involves the transfer of a specific disease through the bite of an arthropod insect or animal, while mechanical transmission involves the passive transport of a disease-causing organism through a fomite or non-living object. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Biological Transmission Differs from Mechanical Transmission in That Biological Transmission