2020HSCMultiple choice
Q4
1 mark
Question
Malaria is a disease in humans caused by a single-celled Plasmodium species. It is transmitted by female mosquitoes. Which of the following is true for malaria?
A. Both Plasmodium and the mosquito are vectors
B. Both Plasmodium and the mosquito are pathogens
C. The mosquito is the vector and Plasmodium is the pathogen
D. The mosquito is the pathogen and Plasmodium is the vector
Syllabus alignment
Module 7 · Infectious Disease
- Causes of Infectious DiseaseDescribe infectious diseases caused by microorganisms, macroorganisms and non-cellular pathogens.
- Causes of Infectious DiseaseInvestigate direct-contact, indirect-contact and vector transmission.