Mosquito Life Cycle and Disease Transmission Quiz

Which of the following diseases is NOT transmitted by mosquitoes?

• Dengue

• Malaria

• Tuberculosis

• West Nile fever

Where do female mosquitoes prefer to lay their eggs?

• On moving water surfaces

• On or near still water bodies

• In dry, sandy areas

• On tree leaves

What is the primary food source for mosquito larvae?

• Leaves and grass

• Blood from animals

• Nectar from plants

• Algae and microorganisms

How long does a mosquito typically remain in the pupa stage?

• 1 to 4 days

• 5 to 10 days

• 15 to 20 days

• 10 to 14 days

What organ in mosquitoes is responsible for pathogen replication before transmission?

• Brain

• Heart

• Liver

• Midgut