Question

3 multiple choice 1 point malaria is caused by __________ called __________. bacteria; salonella a parasite; filariasis a parasite; plasmodium bacteria; ecoli 4 multiple choice 1 point what is the mechanlcsm for tranferring the parasite to a human? dog mosquito spider mouse

Explanation:

1. For question 3: Malaria is an infectious disease caused by the parasitic protozoan of the Plasmodium genus, not bacteria (Salmonella/E. coli cause other illnesses) nor is Filariasis the agent for malaria (Filariasis causes another parasitic disease).
2. For question 4: The parasite that causes malaria is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; dogs, spiders, and mice are not vectors for malaria transmission.

Answer:

1. a parasite; Plasmodium
2. mosquito