BIOLOGY
JAMB 2016 - Question 16
Biology 2016 JAMB Past Questions - Question 16: The vector for the malaria parasite is a
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
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Correct Answer
B
Explanation
Vector is an animal that transmits disease causing organism eg infected female Anopheles mosquito transmits malaria parasite called Plasmodium to a healthy person. Female Aedes mosquito transmits virus that causes yellow fever. Female culex mosquito transmits worm like nematode (round worm)into the blood and lymph of man causing abnormal swelling of the lymphatic vessels or systems of the legs, arms and genital parts causing filariasis. In extreme conditions elephantiasis.
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