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JAMB Biology 2010 Question 40

Question 40

Microorganisms and Health

The protozoan Plasmodium falciparum is transmitted by

  1. A.female Aedes mosquitoes
  2. B.female Culex mosquitoes
  3. C.female blackfly
  4. D.female Anopheles mosquitoes.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (female Anopheles mosquitoes.)

Explanation

Plasmodium causes malaria and is carried by the female Anopheles mosquito, which sucks blood.