What is the primary goal of using genetic engineering on mosquitoes?

Genetic Engineering and Malaria Control

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To stop mosquitoes from spreading diseases
To eradicate mosquitoes completely
To change the color of mosquitoes
To make mosquitoes larger
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which microorganism is responsible for causing malaria?
Fungi
Viruses
Plasmodia
Bacteria
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do malaria parasites initially enter the human body?
Through direct contact with infected blood
Through mosquito bites
Through contaminated water
Through airborne transmission
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is CRISPR technology primarily used for in the context of mosquitoes?
To change mosquito habitats
To create new mosquito species
To increase mosquito population
To alter mosquito genetics to prevent disease transmission
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the gene drive method in genetic engineering?
To slow down genetic changes
To ensure engineered genes are passed to most offspring
To eliminate all mosquitoes
To create new mosquito species
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of engineered mosquitoes' offspring will carry the anti-malaria gene due to the gene drive?
50%
75%
100%
99.5%
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential risk of using genetic engineering on mosquitoes?
Unintended ecological consequences
Mosquitoes changing color
Mosquitoes becoming larger
Mosquitoes becoming extinct
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