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State whether the following is true or false. Dengue is caused by the bite of female Anopheles mosquito which breeds in clean water.

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Question

State whether the following is true or false.

Dengue is caused by the bite of female Anopheles mosquito which breeds in clean water.

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation:

  • Dengue is transmitted by infected Aedes mosquitoes, not female Anopheles mosquitoes.
  • Aedes aegypti can breed in clean, stagnant water.
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Chapter 10: Human Health and Diseases - EXERCISES [Page 604]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 10 Human Health and Diseases
EXERCISES | Q III. 1. | Page 604
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