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Assertion :Erythrocytic merozoites form gametocytes. Reason: Gametocytes are of two types - male and
female.

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The correct option is B If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is
not a correct explanation of the assertion
Some erythrocyte merozoites enter fresh RBCs. And form rounded gametocytes (amongst.) The gametocytes are of two types - (i) Smaller male gametocytes or micro gamete and (ii) Larger female gametocytes or macrogametocytes.

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