Question

Pathogens can be given off and carried in the air when an infected individual __________.

Answer 1

Pathogens are disease-causing agents which can be transmitted between people and infected animals. Pathogens involve bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.

Pathogens can be given off and carried in the air when an infected individual comes in contact with another individual  . Correct answer: A

Answer 2

Answer:C.) coughs or sneezes into the air

Explanation: Pathogens are the microorganisms or bacteria that have the capability of invoking disease in any individual .It attacks the body through hosting and then neglecting the immune system's feedback for protection of the body .

When a infected person sneezes or coughs without covering the mouth ,then the high chances of pathogen mixing in the air as medium are possible. It can easily transmit the the infection in another individual .

Other option are incorrect because open sore , contact ans host are the not the reason for catching the infected pathogen in body through air rather it is gained through contact or touching etc.Thus, the correct option is option(C).