DDT was widely used,and remains in use today in some countries,to fight malaria by
A)killing the parasite that causes malaria.
B)fouling the water used by mosquitoes for reproduction.
C)killing the virus that causes malaria.
D)killing mosquitoes that are the major malarial vector.

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DDT is used for controlling mosquitoes that spread malaria. It kills the mosquitoes that act as a vector for the disease, instead of directly targeting the parasite or virus that cause malaria.

DDT Was Widely Used,and Remains in Use Today in Some