Question detail
What role do mosquito nets play in malaria prevention?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. They kill the malarial protist.
- B. They prevent mosquitos from breeding.
- C. They provide a barrier to avoid mosquito bites.
- D. They are used to treat infected individuals.
Answer
The correct option is They provide a barrier to avoid mosquito bites. because it matches the approved biology in Protist diseases within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is They provide a barrier to avoid mosquito bites. 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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