### Question
Can you define what vector means?


### Answer
**Vector** is defined as the following in *18 U.S.C. § 178*:

> a living organism, or molecule, including a recombinant molecule, or biological product that may be engineered as a result of biotechnology, capable of carrying a biological agent or toxin to a host

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 178*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 10-BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS**

