- A Aedes mosquito
- B Culex mosquito
- C Anopheles mosquito
- D Mansonia mosquito
Correct answer: C. Anopheles mosquito
Explanation: The female Anopheles mosquito is the vector (transmitter) of malaria. It bites at night and injects Plasmodium sporozoites into the bloodstream. The female Aedes mosquito transmits dengue and Zika.
Concept context
Pathogens, infectious diseases, non-infectious diseases, drugs, cancer, and public health. High NEET importance.