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

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 behavior of the mosquitos; they rely on visual cues to find their hosts.