Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
Just as Xenopsylla is to Yersenia pestis, so is:
A
Glossina palpalis to Wuchereria bancrofti
B
Culex to Plasmodium falciparum
C
Homo sapiens to Taenia solium
D
Phlebotomus to Leishmania donovani
Answer
Phlebotomus to Leishmania donovani
Explanation
Solution
Xenopsylla or rat flea transmits the pathogen Yersinia pestis, responsible for plague. Like this, the sand fly Phlebotomus transmits the protozoa Leishmania donovani which is the causative agent of Kala azar, oriental sore etc.