Malaria is associated with___________?
Correct answer: C. Anopheles Mosquito
- A. Culex Mosquito
- B. Culiesta Mosquito
- C. Anopheles Mosquito
- D. Culex & Anopheles Mosquito
Explanation
Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are transmitted to humans mainly through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Culex mosquitoes transmit diseases such as filariasis and Japanese encephalitis, so students may choose option d by incorrectly assuming that both common mosquito genera transmit malaria.
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