Which of the Following Can Act as a Reservoir for Organisms

Question

Which of the following can act as a reservoir for organisms that cause disease?
A)Soil.
B)Humans.
C)Birds.
D)Animals.
E)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the above (soil, humans, birds, and animals) can act as reservoirs for organisms that cause disease. Soil can harbor bacteria and fungi, humans can carry viruses and bacteria that can cause illness, birds can be carriers of avian influenza and other diseases, and animals can carry a range of zoonotic diseases that can be transmitted to humans.