In Plasmodium, gametocytes are formed by the trophozoites in the RBC of the man. They do not develop fully in RBC because of the

Antibodies present in the blood

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Antigens present in the blood

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Higher temperature of the blood

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Lower temperature of the blood

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Solution

The correct option is C Higher temperature of the blood
The gametocytes do not divide or develop in blood further because of high body temperature in man. These remain in the blood for several weeks until they die or get ingested by the vector in which they continue their development. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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