MHT CET 202621 AprilMorning Shift
- Exam
- MHT CET
- Year
- 2026
- Date
- 21 April
- Shift
- Morning Shift
- Subject
- Biology
- Chapter
- Human Health and Diseases
MHT CET 2026 · 21 April · Morning Shift · Biology · Human Health and Diseases
Wuchereria bancrofti is transmitted to human body by...
Wuchereria bancrofti is transmitted to human body by ----------------------.
Options
- Afemale Anopheles mosquito
- Bfemale Aedes mosquito
- Cfemale Culex mosquito
- DPlasmodium ovale
Correct answer
C. female Culex mosquito
Step-by-step solution
Wuchereria bancrofti is a filarial worm that causes lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis).
The intermediate host and vector for Wuchereria bancrofti is the female Culex mosquito.
Female Anopheles mosquito is the vector for Plasmodium (malaria).
Female Aedes mosquito is the vector for Dengue and Chikungunya.
Answer: female Culex mosquito
The intermediate host and vector for Wuchereria bancrofti is the female Culex mosquito.
Female Anopheles mosquito is the vector for Plasmodium (malaria).
Female Aedes mosquito is the vector for Dengue and Chikungunya.
Answer: female Culex mosquito