AIPMT PRELIMS2011Zoology-Human Health and Disease

AIPMT PRELIMS 2011 Zoology Malaria MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12

Where will you look for the sporozoites of the malarial parasite?

A

Salivary glands of freshly moulted female Anopheles mosquito

B

Saliva of infected female Anopheles mosquito

C

Red blood corpuscles of humans suffering from malaria

D

Spleen of infected humans

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Sporozoites are the infective stage of malarial parasite. They present in the saliva of infected female Anopheles mosquito.

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