STANDARDZoology-Human Health and Disease
STANDARD Zoology Malaria MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following is the infective stage of the malarial parasite (Plasmodium)
A
Gametocyte
B
Merozoite
C
Sporozoite
D
Trophozoite
Correct Answer
Option C
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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