[Solved] Wolbachia method’ is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following? Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes Converting crop residues into packing material Producing biodegradable plastics Producing biochar from thermochemical conversion of biomass

Q37. Wolbachia method’ is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?

1. Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes
2. Converting crop residues into packing material
3. Producing biodegradable plastics
4. Producing biochar from thermochemical conversion of biomass

Answer: 1

Option a is the correct answer.

The “Wolbachia method” is a technique used to control the spread of viral diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. Wolbachia is a type of bacterium that can be introduced into mosquitoes to reduce their ability to transmit these diseases. When mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia mate with mosquitoes without Wolbachia, the resulting eggs do not hatch or produce offspring, thus reducing the population of disease-carrying mosquitoes.