What's the Deadliest Animal in the World?

The video discusses mosquitoes, their impact on human health, and their role in spreading diseases like malaria. It explains mosquito feeding habits, factors that attract them to humans, and the immune response to bites. The video also explores control strategies, including genetic engineering, and raises questions about the environmental impact of eliminating mosquitoes.

What is the primary reason female mosquitoes feed on blood?

• To defend against predators

• To lay eggs

• To attract mates

• To nourish themselves

Which of the following is NOT a factor that attracts mosquitoes to humans?

• Exhaled CO2

• Blood type

• Body temperature

• Skin bacteria

What causes the red bumps on the skin after a mosquito bite?

• Mosquito saliva proteins

• Mosquito blood

• Mosquito venom

• Mosquito eggs

What is the main organism responsible for malaria transmission?

• Bacterial infection

• Viral infection

• Plasmodium parasite

• Mosquito saliva

How does the sickle cell gene mutation provide resistance to malaria?

• By repelling mosquitoes

• By disrupting the parasite's life cycle

• By strengthening the immune system

• By increasing red blood cell count

What is a potential downside of using insecticides to combat mosquitoes?

• They are too expensive

• They harm beneficial insects

• They increase mosquito population

• They are ineffective against malaria

What is a concern regarding the eradication of mosquitoes through genetic engineering?

• It increases disease spread

• It is ineffective

• It may harm ecosystems

• It is too costly