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WAEC Biology 2007 Question 47

Question 47

Microorganisms and Health

The vector of the sleeping sickness disease parasite is the

  1. A.cockroach
  2. B.mosquito
  3. C.black fly
  4. D.tse-tse fly
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (tse-tse fly)

Explanation

The tsetse fly carries Trypanosoma, the parasite of sleeping sickness, from person to person when it bites.