The author states that great apes do not die from malaria. Why?
A They can carry the parasite, but it does not make them sick.
B They have too much hair for mosquitoes to bite through.
C Their blood contains a substance that kills mosquitoes before infection occurs.
D They become ill from the disease, but not ill enough to die.
The author states that great apes do not die from malaria. Why?
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The correct answer is A: They can carry the parasite, but it does not make them sick.
Explanation: Great apes, like certain other animals, can host malaria parasites without showing symptoms of the disease. This means they can carry and transmit the parasite without suffering from severe illness, allowing them to avoid death from malaria unlike humans who can experience severe symptoms and complications from the disease. If you have more questions, feel free to ask!