wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
The infective stage of Plasmodium is known as

A
sporozoite
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
gametocyst
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
merozoite
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
schizont
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A sporozoite
The female Anopheles mosquito transmits a motile infective which is called as sporozoite to a secondary host i.e, human being, it is referred to as the infective stage.
So, the correct option is 'sporozoite'.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Communicable Diseases
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon