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What led to the rise of DDT-resistant mosquito populations?
What led to the rise of DDT-resistant mosquito populations?
- Use of genetic modification techniques
- Climate change in mosquito habitats
- Massive spraying of DDT (correct)
- Introduction of a new parasite
What was the focus of the World Health Organization's strategy to eradicate malaria in 1955?
What was the focus of the World Health Organization's strategy to eradicate malaria in 1955?
- Educating people about malaria prevention
- Improving healthcare infrastructure in affected areas
- Developing a vaccine for malaria
- Killing the mosquitoes that carry the parasite (correct)
What is an example of 'evolution in action' mentioned in the text?
What is an example of 'evolution in action' mentioned in the text?
- Change in mosquito feeding habits
- Increase in global malaria cases
- Spread of malaria to new regions
- Development of DDT-resistant mosquito populations (correct)
What is the current view on the eradication of malaria according to the text?
What is the current view on the eradication of malaria according to the text?
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What does the World Health Organization monitor in the parasite's populations around the world?
What does the World Health Organization monitor in the parasite's populations around the world?
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