STANDARD Zoology Malaria MCQ Question
Which of the following is the infective stage of the malarial parasite (Plasmodium)
Gametocyte
Merozoite
Sporozoite
Trophozoite
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The malaria parasite life cycle involves two hosts. During a blood meal, a malaria-infected female Anopheles mosquito inoculates sporozoites into the human host. Sporozoites infect liver cells and mature into schizonts which rupture and release merozoites.
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