Why mosquitoes bite some people more?
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Answer: Body odor and CO2 levels
Body odor and CO2 levels ✓ — Correct! Mosquitoes are attracted to CO2 from breath, body heat, and specific body odors created by skin bacteria. People with more skin bacteria, higher body temperature, or blood type O get bitten more. Pregnancy increases CO2 output, making pregnant women mosquito magnets. Genetics affect body odor too!
Eating sugary foods — Wrong. Eating sugar doesn't change your blood chemistry enough to attract mosquitoes. However, drinking beer can increase attractiveness slightly, possibly due to increased body temperature and changed skin emissions.
Wearing bright colors — Wrong. While mosquitoes can see colors, this isn't a primary factor. Dark colors might retain more heat (which attracts them), but chemical signals like CO2 and body odor are much more important.
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