What is the desired effect of releasing GM mosquitoes containing the Self-limiting Gene ?

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What is the desired effect of releasing GM mosquitoes containing the  Self-limiting Gene ?

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Birth of mosquitoes without a biting mechanism

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A substantial reduction in the population of mosquitoes.

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Birth of mosquitoes without a biting mechanism

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Decrease in the number of diseases caused due to mosquitoes

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Increase in the number of male mosquitoes.

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(e) Both (b) and (c)

1.	What is the desired effect of releasing GM mosquitoes containing the Self-limiting Gene ?
A.	A substantial reduction in the population of mosquitoes.
B.	Birth of mosquitoes without a biting mechanism
C.	Decrease in the number of diseases caused due to mosquitoes
D.	Increase in the number of male mosquitoes.
E.	(e) Both (b) and (c)
Answer» B. Birth of mosquitoes without a biting mechanism

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