Question

1. why are mosquitoes considered one of the deadliest animals on earth? a) they directly inject venom into their prey b) they are responsible for transmitting diseases like malaria, dengue, and zika virus c) they consume large amounts of human blood d) they spread diseases only through contaminated food 13) why are acellular pathogens not considered \alive\? a) they do not have a cellular structure and cannot reproduce without a host b) they can move on their own but do not eat c) they undergo metabolism but do not grow d) they contain ribosomes but do not make proteins

Explanation:

For question 12, mosquitoes are deadly mainly because they transmit dangerous diseases. For question 13, acellular pathogens lack a cellular structure and need a host to reproduce, which is why they aren't considered alive.

Answer:

1. B. They are responsible for transmitting diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika virus
2. A. They do not have a cellular structure and cannot reproduce without a host