Which term is defined as the use of biological agents to disrupt political or social stability?

• A. Bioterrorism
• B. Food Terrorism
• C. Agroterrorism
• D. Sabotage

Answer: (A)

Bioterrorism is the use of biological agents to threaten, harm, or cause fear in a population in order to influence political or social actions. This definition fits best because the goal is to disrupt stability and coercively impact government or society through biology, not just to damage crops, food supplies, or equipment. Agroterrorism and food terrorism focus more narrowly on agriculture or food systems, while sabotage is a broader term that doesn’t specify biological means. In practice, a bioterrorism event could involve pathogens or toxins that affect people, animals, or the food chain, with the aim of destabilizing the political or social order.