A virus is what type of agent?
Correct answer: B. Infectious agent
- A. Cellular agent
- B. Infectious agent
- C. Non-infectious agent
- D. Non-protein agent
Explanation
Viruses are regarded as infectious agents because they enter and take over host cells, leading to various diseases. Their ability to replicate only inside living cells is what makes them capable of causing infections.
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