Question detail
Which of the following statements about malaria is true?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. Malaria is caused by bacteria.
- B. Malaria can be fatal.
- C. Malaria is spread by direct contact.
- D. Malaria is treated with antiviral medication.
Answer
The correct option is Malaria can be fatal. because it matches the approved biology in Protist diseases within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is Malaria can be fatal. because it stays accurate for Protist diseases in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain that malaria is controlled by preventing mosquitos from breeding and by using mosquito nets to avoid bites and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Malaria Control Methods
Students often state that malaria can be controlled solely by using mosquito nets without mentioning the importance of preventing mosquitos from breeding.
To fix this, students should remember to explain both methods of control: preventing mosquitos from breeding and using mosquito nets to avoid bites.
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