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JAMB Biology 2011 Question 33

Question 33

Microorganisms and Health

The vector of the malaria parasite is a

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

Answer: D (female Anopheles mosquito.)

Explanation

Only the female Anopheles mosquito transmits Plasmodium, because only females suck blood.