Biology PYQ 336 of 399 · Human Health, Diseases & Immunity

Which mosquito bite causes malaria?

  1. ASmall mosquitoes
  2. BBlack mosquitoes
  3. CMosquitoes with parasites
  4. DWhite mosquito

BPSC CDPO Prelims 2005

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Correct answer: (c) Mosquitoes with parasites

Explanation

Malaria is caused by the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito that carries the Plasmodium parasite. A mosquito without the parasite cannot pass on malaria.

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