Assertion :Erythrocytic merozoites form gametocytes. Reason: Gametocytes are of two types - male and female.
A
If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
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B
If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
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C
If the assertion is true but the reason is false
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D
If both the assertion and reason are false
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Solution
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.