2023 · Current AffairsPrevious Year Question
Q77.
Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?
A. Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes
B. Converting crop residues into packing material
C. Producing biodegradable plastics
D. Producing biochar from thermochemical conversion of biomass
Answer

A

Explanation

are natural bacteria present in up to 60% of species, including some mosquitoes. Wolbachia is not usually found in the Aedes mosquito, the primary species responsible for human viruses such as Zika, dengue, and yellow fever. has shown that when introduced into the aegypti mosquito, Wolbachia can help to reduce transmission of these viruses to people. introduced Wolbachia into Ae. aegypti eggs. male Ae. aegypti mosquitoes with Wolbachia with wild female mosquitoes that do not have the eggs will not hatch. bacteria cannot make people or animals (for fish, birds, pets) sick. Statement A is correct.