JAMB Biology 2010 Question 39

Question 39

Microorganisms and Health

The vector for yellow fever is

  1. A.Anopheles mosquito
  2. B.tsetse fly
  3. C.blackfly
  4. D.Aedes mosquito.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Aedes mosquito.)

Explanation

The yellow fever virus is passed to humans by the bite of the Aedes mosquito. Anopheles carries malaria.