Question detail
What is the primary vector for the transmission of malaria?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. Housefly
- B. Mosquito
- C. Tick
- D. Flea
Answer
The correct option is Mosquito because it matches the approved biology in Protist diseases within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is Mosquito because it stays accurate for Protist diseases in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about state that the pathogens that cause malaria are protists and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misidentifying Malaria Pathogens
Students often confuse the pathogens that cause malaria with bacteria or viruses instead of correctly identifying them as protists.
To fix this, students should focus on the characteristics of protists and how they differ from bacteria and viruses, ensuring they understand that malaria is specifically caused by a protist.
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