Bioterrorism involves the use of chemical or biological agents to commit an act of terrorism. Compare chemical weapons to biological agents. Which of the following describes the main difference between the two weapons?
A. Unlike biological agents, chemical weapons are difficult to transport because they involve living organisms.
B. Manufacturing and deploying chemical weapons requires very little specialized skill, whereas biological agents require a significant amount of specialized skill.
C. Unlike chemical weapons, biological agents act quickly, usually causing severe pain and death within minutes.
D. Unlike biological agents, chemical weapons act quickly, often injuring or killing the victim within a matter of moments.
D. Unlike biological agents, chemical weapons act quickly, often injuring or killing the victim within a matter of moments.
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