Mosquito-Borne Diseases and Genetic Engineering

What condition was observed in an increasing number of babies in Brazil in 2014?

• Anencephaly

• Hydrocephalus

• Microcephaly

• Macrocephaly

Which virus was linked to the spike in microcephaly cases in Brazil?

• West Nile

• Dengue

• Chikungunya

• Zika

Which mosquito is known as the 'cockroach of mosquitoes' due to its resilience?

• Anopheles

• Aedes albopictus

• Aedes aegypti

• Culex

What is the primary goal of the genetically modified mosquitoes developed by Oxitec?

• To enhance mosquito lifespan

• To spread new diseases

• To reduce mosquito population

• To increase mosquito population

What is the purpose of the lethality gene in the genetically modified mosquitoes?

• To make mosquitoes dependent on tetracycline

• To make mosquitoes glow

• To make mosquitoes larger

• To make mosquitoes resistant to insecticides

What does the fluorescent marker gene do in the genetically modified mosquitoes?

• Makes them invisible

• Makes them glow red under certain light

• Increases their size

• Makes them resistant to diseases

How are male and female mosquito pupae separated in the lab?

• By size

• By weight

• By color

• By sound

Why are only male mosquitoes released into the wild?

• They don't bite humans

• They are more colorful

• They live longer

• They are larger

What percentage reduction in wild mosquito population has been observed with repeated distribution of genetically modified mosquitoes?

• 50%

• 70%

• 95%

• 100%

What is the potential future application of this genetic engineering technique?

• To increase mosquito population

• To apply it to other mosquito species

• To create new mosquito species

• To eliminate all insects