High School Biology Mosquito Review Game

Front

What is the only living organism (biotic) among the common diseases vectored by female mosquitoes?

Back

Malaria Protozoa.

Front

What are the four stages of the mosquito life cycle?

Back

Egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

Front

What type of cell is the malaria parasite?

Back

Eukaryote.

Front

What is complete metamorphosis in the context of mosquito development?

Back

A life cycle that includes four distinct stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

Front

What was the independent variable in the Bacterial Bioassay experiment?

Back

The different concentration in each container.

Front

Why is it important to have a container without pesticide in a Bioassay experiment?

Back

To see the health of the larvae without pesticide exposure and to provide a comparison for other concentrations.

Front

What are the symptoms of malaria?

Back

Chills, fever, and sweating, usually occurring a few weeks after being bitten.

Front

What is the primary cause of malaria?

Back

A single-celled organism (Eukaryote) that is transmitted by mosquitoes.

Front

What is the significance of the concentration that kills 90% of larvae in a Bioassay?

Back

It helps determine the effectiveness of the pesticide being tested.

Front

What is a prokaryote?

Back

A type of cell that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.