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Chapter 24: Problem 19

Fill in the blanks _____ is a member of the Flaviviridae and has been spread by mosquitoes in North America.

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Question: "______ is a member of the Flaviviridae and has been spread by mosquitoes in North America." Answer: West Nile virus

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01

Research Flaviviridae family

Look for information about the Flaviviridae family and the viruses under this family that have been spread by mosquitoes in North America.
02

Identify the correct member of the Flaviviridae family

After researching, you'll find out that West Nile virus (WNV) is a member of the Flaviviridae family and is known for being spread by mosquitoes in North America.
03

Fill in the blank

Now that you've identified the correct member of the Flaviviridae family, you can fill in the blank in the sentence: "West Nile virus is a member of the Flaviviridae and has been spread by mosquitoes in North America."

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