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Which type of acid did the study find to be attractive to mosquitoes?
Which type of acid did the study find to be attractive to mosquitoes?
- Hydrochloric acid
- Carboxylic acids (correct)
- Sulfuric acid
- Acetic acid
What did the researchers at Rockefeller University UP do to test the attractiveness of skin odor to mosquitoes?
What did the researchers at Rockefeller University UP do to test the attractiveness of skin odor to mosquitoes?
- Conducted surveys
- Measured body temperature
- Put sleeves on people (correct)
- Collected sweat samples
How much more attractive are people who attract mosquitoes compared to others nearby?
How much more attractive are people who attract mosquitoes compared to others nearby?
- 50 times
- 500 times
- 100 times (correct)
- 10 times
What did the study suggest as the reason why some people are more attractive to mosquitoes?
What did the study suggest as the reason why some people are more attractive to mosquitoes?
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Where was the study conducted?
Where was the study conducted?
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Study Notes
Mosquito Attraction Study
- Lactic acid identified as an attractive compound for mosquitoes.
- Researchers at Rockefeller University conducted experiments using skin odor samples to assess mosquito attraction levels.
- Individuals who attract mosquitoes are significantly more appealing to these insects, up to 100 times more than others in proximity.
- The study suggests that genetic variations in skin chemistry contribute to differential attractiveness to mosquitoes.
- The research was primarily conducted in a controlled environment, enabling precise measurements of mosquito responses to skin odors.
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Discover if you're a mosquito magnet with this quiz! Find out why some people are more attractive to mosquitoes than others based on their smell. Take the quiz to uncover the reasons behind your mosquito magnet status.
