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WAEC Biology 1992 Question 49

Question 49

Microorganisms and Health

Transmission of the malaria parasite is effected through the bite of the

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

Answer: E (infected female Anopheles mosquito)

Explanation

Only a female Anopheles that already carries Plasmodium can pass malaria on when it bites.