Hypothesis Testing Of Pathogen Transmission
White-nose syndrome is a fungal disease that has severely affected bat populations across North America. Which of the following experimental methods would best test the hypothesis that the spread of this pathogen is accelerated by human activities?
A
Comparing genetic diversity in affected and unaffected bat colonies
B
Analyzing hibernation patterns in infected populations
C
Tracking fungal spore presence on caving equipment across regions
D
Measuring bat immune responses to the fungal infection
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