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State whether the following statements are true or false.
The male anopheles mosquito synthesizes an anticoagulant to keep the blood of its prey flowing during feeding.

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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is A True
Male anopheles mosquitoes secrete saliva which contains chemical substances, including anticoagulant that keeps the host's hemostatic response and prevent blood clotting during blood feeding.
So, the correct option is 'True'.

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