Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The female mosquito feeds on _______

  1. Nectar

  2. Sap

  3. Blood

  4. Serum
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Female mosquitoes require blood as a protein source to develop their eggs. Male mosquitoes feed only on nectar and plant sugars, but females need the additional nutrients from blood for reproduction. This blood-feeding behavior is also why female mosquitoes are the ones that transmit diseases like malaria and dengue.

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