Sir Ronald Ross and Malaria Research
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What was the main focus of Sir Ronald Ross's work in the late 1800s?

  • Studying the transmission of malaria parasites (correct)
  • Exploring the role of mosquitoes in human disease
  • Demonstrating the existence of malaria parasites
  • Investigating the causes of elephantiasis
  • Who first demonstrated that a parasite causing human disease could infect a mosquito?

  • Matilda Ross
  • Sir C.C.G. Ross
  • Sir Ronald Ross
  • Sir Patrick Manson (correct)
  • Where did Sir Ronald Ross make his landmark discovery regarding the transmission of malaria parasites?

  • Secunderabad (correct)
  • Malaria research institute
  • Almora, India
  • Anopheles mosquito breeding ground
  • Who is considered by many to be the father of tropical medicine?

    <p>Sir Patrick Manson</p> Signup and view all the answers

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