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True or false: Mosquitoes are more attracted to some people based on their skin odor?
True or false: Mosquitoes are more attracted to some people based on their skin odor?
True
True or false: Skin odor can make a person 100 times more attractive to mosquitoes compared to others nearby?
True or false: Skin odor can make a person 100 times more attractive to mosquitoes compared to others nearby?
True
True or false: Carboxylic acids are a type of fatty acid found in skin odor?
True or false: Carboxylic acids are a type of fatty acid found in skin odor?
True
True or false: The study was conducted at Rockefeller University in New York?
True or false: The study was conducted at Rockefeller University in New York?
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True or false: The study found that carboxylic acids repel mosquitoes?
True or false: The study found that carboxylic acids repel mosquitoes?
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Study Notes
Mosquito Attraction Factors
- Mosquitoes exhibit varying attraction levels to individuals based on unique skin odors.
- Certain people's skin odor can significantly increase their attractiveness to mosquitoes, potentially making them 100 times more appealing than nearby individuals.
Skin Odor Composition
- Carboxylic acids are identified as a type of fatty acid present in skin odor, contributing to the variation in attractiveness to mosquitoes.
Research Context
- A notable study exploring these phenomena was conducted at Rockefeller University, New York.
Misconceptions About Mosquito Repellence
- Contrary to some beliefs, the study did not find that carboxylic acids repel mosquitoes; rather, they are linked to increased attraction.
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