Methyl Jasmonate Is a Plant-Derived Compound That Blocks Mosquito Carbon

question 20

Multiple Choice

Methyl jasmonate is a plant-derived compound that blocks mosquito carbon dioxide receptors. What would you expect to happen if you applied this compound to your skin and then exposed yourself to a swarm of mosquitos?

• A) The mosquitos would be repelled and fly as far away as possible from you.
• B) The mosquitos would lack an important piece of sensory information for finding a host, and so would be less likely to bite you.
• C) You would be a more attractive host for the mosquitos.
• D) There would be no difference in the behaviour of the mosquitos; they rely on visual cues to find their hosts.

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